Job Description

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsible for assisting in providing health and safety services to campers and staff.

Essential Functions

• Assist in providing health care and first aid to meet the needs of camp staff and campers.
• Assist with daily medication management.
• Help supervise and care for people admitted to the dispensary for care.
• Provide direct care to staff within the scope of their skills, the camp’s policy and procedures, and treatment procedures.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining health and safety practices throughout camp.
• Work with other staff to minimize/eliminate health and safety risks.
• Work with other health care staff to meet overall health care needs.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
• Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at chapelsAssist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at during Sunday Services
• Assist cabin leaders in the supervision of campers and participate/lead nightly cabin devotions.
• Assist with and be involved with the supervision of campers at during campfires
• When time permits, away from main responsibilities, be involved with cabin buddy assignment to assist with camper activities.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

PAY RATE: $375/week

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current first aid certification
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in first aid and emergency management services.
• Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care.
• Education and experience to meet the necessary requirements.
• Desire to work with the camp’s target population.
• Community health knowledge.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to read and follow directions on medication labels, health forms, physician orders, and parent letters.
• Maintain written record system.
• Ability to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain.
• Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp.
• Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.
• Possess endurance to meet emergency needs.