Camp Paramedic​/EMT

Dates:
June 22 – August 7, 2026 (Minimum commitment 7 days, longer periods preferred)

Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa, an ACA accredited, residential summer camp located in Big Bear Lake California is seeking an LVN, Paramedic, or EMT (Wilderness EMT or AEMT preferred) for summer 2026. Clinic staff are responsible for providing healthcare to a camp of approximately 130 campers and 50 staff in the camp’s mirpa’ah (health center). The health center is staffed with 2 clinicians.

The health center has “open” hours for medication dispensing and re-checks. The health center staff remain on-call for the remainder of their working days (24 hours) to respond to emergencies or to care for “in-patient” campers. This is a residential position. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves more with Camp Gilboa and what makes us unique by perusing our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Check-in of all campers and staff at the beginning of each session to determine correct storage of medications and verification of food/activity restrictions with parents and camp staff.

Provide first aid, and other health treatment as needed to campers and staff.

Organize camper health information and emergency forms to be used when providing direct care, or when campers leave campgrounds and stock and maintain first aid supplies for: day trip packs, overnight packs and first aid boxes throughout camp.

Participate in “triage” efforts to determine whether sick/injured campers require further evaluation/treatment at the Emergency Department.

Assist nurse/physician in reviewing medications that will be taken by campers and assist the nurse/physician in administering and documenting medications.

Assist nurse/physician in communicating with additional or outside healthcare providers for ongoing or complex camper medical questions.

Assist nurse/physician in maintaining health clinic to meet the needs of “in-patients” (direct care-giving, laundry, general cleaning), and in compliance with the American Camp Association standards and state/county regulatory requirements.

Maintain records of all health related visits to the health center as to care you provided and/or participated.

Licensed LVN, Paramedic, or EMT (Wilderness EMT or AEMT preferred) with active California license
Current and valid driver’s license.

Active BLS certification, ALS certification preferred

Candidates must complete required Federal and State background checks.

Strong relationship building skills, flexibility and patience, ability to thrive in both collaborative and independent work environments.

Preferred: experience and clinical skills for working with pediatric patients.

Excellent documentation and communication skills for communication.

Basic computer skills.

Physical ability to lift/assist campers and staff for treatment.

Able to maintain friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic presence to all campers, staff, and camper families.

$300/day

• Drivers License
• Paramedic License
• BLS Certification
• AEMT Certification
• EMT Experience
• EMT License

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