Camp Health Care Provider

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Summer Camp Director, the Health Care Provider is responsible for overseeing the health forms and the health and safety of the campers and staff.
OUR CULTURE:
At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Emotional Maturity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
• Collaborate with other staff to meet medical needs.
• Follow health care policies/procedures and treatment procedures.
• Develop a daily schedule to administer medications to anyone who requires it.
• Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
• Set up the camp Health center.
• Inventory and order all necessary medical supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to State and American Camp Association Standards.
• Ensure staff and camper health forms are current and on file.
• Review the medical records of campers and staff prior to the start of the camp season. Contact parents and/or staff for missing or incomplete forms.
• Notify the Summer Camp Director ln writing of any special circumstances or conditions of campers.
• Alert staff to camper health care issues that need monitoring.
• Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
• Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms.
• Oversee First Aid procedures and supplies.
• Prepare and distribute first aid kits through camp including camp vehicles, pavilions, waterfront, activity areas, and out-of-camp trips.
• Ensure supplies are well stocked and distributed as needed
• Ensure a staff orientation session is delivered on medical services.
• Ensure camp staff and campers know their role related to health care and first aid.
• Lead or assist in any training that may be pertinent to a child's special medical condition.
• Provide or ensure orientation is provided that includes standing orders, specific camper health and social needs, health center procedures, emergency procedures, growth and development of age groups, staff health assessment of campers, policies on contacting parents, transportation to outside health facilities, accident prevention and risk management, nutrition, and first aid in the camp setting.
• Screen all campers and staff who are arriving and departing camp.
• Verify health history.
• Verify emergency authorization.
• Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable diseases.
• Keep all medications used by campers and staff.
• Supervise sanitary conditions throughout camp.
• Observe daily cleanliness in areas throughout camp.
• Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
• With the Summer Camp Director, inspect the camp for safety and health issues.
• Consult with doctor on call and local hospital to review standing orders and to provide appropriate care and emergency service to the Day Camp Program.
• Complete accident reports, and contact parents when necessary. Notify Summer Camp Director of recurring or serious issues.
• Perform any tasks beyond those assigned as help is needed.
• Provide leadership in the camp's risk management program.
• Develop a resource file and obtain information and/or literature concerning health in the camp community.
• Be responsible for contacting parents concerning the status of their child's health by telephone.
• Be knowledgeable of outside health resources.
• Evaluate medical services.
• Attend and actively participate in staff training and meeting.
• Evaluate current season, program and self. Make recommendations for next season.
• Assist at assigned bus stop with campers and parents. Serve as bus counselor if needed.
• Treat each child and parent with dignity and respect. Show attentiveness to all parent and camper issues.
• Familiar with and able to implement emergency procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate and model the YMCA's four core values of Caring,Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Exhibit personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association, so as not to bring discredit to the Association.
• Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.
• Cooperate; work effectively and congenially with all YMCA staff members, volunteers, and members of the Association.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years nursing experience, preferably in a primary care, internal medicine or school setting.
• First Aid and CPR certification, and experience in first aid and emergency management.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Excellent human relation skills, communication skills, maturity and patience. Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care.
• Good organizational skills. Must be able to maintain records and implement Health Care Plan.
• Experience in both children and adult illness/injury care.
• Desire to work with children and young adults.
• Community health knowledge.
• Valid driver's license and driving record in good standing.
• All staff working at an ACA accredited camp is required to have 24 hours of pre-camp training as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity to build strong kids, families and communities.The ability to articulate and model YMCA's four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibilities are essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing for extended periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, feeling, hearing, and visual acuity (with the aid of glasses if necessary). The work is performed primarily outdoors and may require occasional travel. He/she must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to lift/assist campers and staff.
• 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.
• Ability to drive to off-camp health provider, physician, or emergency treatment locations.

Company Benifits:
Free membership and 25% discount for programs and camp fees for the duration of the season.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 9am-3pm
Pay Rate: $27.00- $35.00

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour