Camp Nursing Assistant

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Join in our mission of providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. True Friends is looking for all stars to help provide our campers with positive life-changing experiences this summer. Trade classrooms for campfires as you make life-long friends while gaining hands-on experience that makes a real difference in an electrifying community of campers of all ability levels.

Schedule: Seasonal, Late May - Mid August 2026

Location: Camp Friendship in Annandale, MN

Pay: $341-391 per week based on tenure with True Friends; opportunity for end-of-summer bonus

• 6-7 weeks worked — additional $60 per week
• 8-9 weeks worked — additional $70 per week
• 10-11 weeks worked — additional $80 per week
• 12-14 weeks worked — additional $90 per week

Resident or citizen of the USA, in good standing with the organization, and a live-in summer camp staff member.

• Meals, housing, and training provided
• Gain relevant experience for your career
• Build your portfolio with diverse work examples
• Live and work surrounded by nature
• And more!

• Provide for the health and safety of campers, staff, and volunteers.
• Gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of physical and medical needs.
• Set up and pass a variety of medications.
• Assist with treatments, care, transfers and emergency procedures including but not limited to catheters, colostomy bags, CPAP machines, diabetic care, monitoring vital signs, treatment of minor wounds, and g-tubes.
• Become an integral piece of the healthcare team providing high quality care.

• 2nd year nursing student or have some assisted living, group home, clinic experience.
• Experienced in medication passing preferred.
• Willing to step outside your comfort zone.
• Positive passion for making a difference in the world.
• Able to support others with daily living skills.
• Happy to live and work in a communal setting.
• Eager to take initiative and have a strong work ethic.
• Able to be flexible and adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• CPR/First Aid certified, Lifeguard certified, camping experience, prior experience with the population highly valued but NOT required.

True Friends' programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel, and team building, serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, MN, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.

• Internship

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Recreational Facilities