Job Description

Under the direction of the Health Supervisor, the Camp Health Assistant is responsible for the overall health/safety and sanitation of all people and places in camp. This position is expected to assist with all camp programs, as needed, throughout the year.

SALARY RANGE $29.00 - $33.00/hour

• Perform administrative duties -- complete logs, review forms, input data
• Assists with the orientation to the health cottage and health protocols with all staff, volunteers, and participants
• Maintain and distribute medicine, medical documents, etc for both campers and staff
• Have awareness for both staff and campers in regards to safety, health, and support
• Maintain supplies -- includes ordering, distributing, etc.
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment in the Health Cottage, includes empty trash, clean bathroom, and provide clean linens for every person who needs to lie down.
• Provide first aid supplies to all volunteers and staff.
• Remain on call and available on site during scheduled shift.
• Provide first aid treatment of minor injuries, bites, or medical emergencies.
• Assist children with homesickness.
• Maintain an organized and clean inventory of extra clothes, towels, sleeping bags.
• Assist cabin leaders in dealing with bed wetting by washing them.
• Attend camp meetings and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

• Medical certification/ licensing options include: Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nurse Assistant, Wilderness Frist Responder, or Wilderness First Aid
• Gentle, patient, caring personality with the medical skills necessary to ensure the safety of all people in camp
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication
• Works quickly, accurately and is timely in completion of projects
• Model the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley and the individual worth of children
• Ability to lead and work within diverse populations
• Knowledge and experience working in a residential camp setting.
• Strong computer skills (word, excel, web based systems, etc.)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred