Job Title:            Summer Day Camp Health Care Staff Member (Temporary) 2024

Reports to:         Kids Klub Director

Dept/School:     Campus Assigned

Pay Grade:         TBD - Special Funded Per Annual Budget Allowance

Wage Status:     Nonexempt

Days:                  70 

 

Primary Purpose:
 
Oversee and provide medical and healthcare services to campers through first aid, CPR, medication administration, and any other health related needs.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:
 Must be at least 18 years of age
 Must have a high school diploma
 Currently certified in first aid and CPR
 CNA (preferred)
 Educational hours obtained towards Nursing or EMT certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

•  Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
•  Ability to operate a motor vehicle
•  Ability to safely lift and carry 50lbs - 100lbs

Experience:

• Experience working with school-age children in an after school or summer program
• Experience with general first aid application
• Experience with medication administration (preferred)

Training:

• All staff members must be First Aid and CPR certified (can be trained by SDC).
• All staff members must be CPI certified (Crisis Prevention Intervention; will be trained by SDC.)
• All staff members must participate in the Child Abuse Awareness training
• All staff are required to attend the applicant orientation, staff retreat for camp training, planning and any other designated staff development.

Daily Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Provide first aid, CPR, and any other health related services when appropriate
• Administer camper medications according to program procedures
• Document and communicate all medical & health services provided
• Maintain & provide camper medical and special needs information for camp staff
• Maintain & prepare all first aid kits
• Prepare camper medical/health necessities for field trips
• Be knowledgeable about and adhere to proper procedures and expectations set forth by the Department of Family Protective Services, the Summer Day Camp handbook, and the school district employee handbook
• Staff members must be committed, caring, and understanding; they must be aware that they are to be positive role models for the campers.
• Portraying a professional and positive attitude and using leadership qualities effectively
• Maintains all building facilities, camp supplies, and equipment with care and pride. Reports any hazards to Site Supervisor

Communication Responsibilities:

• Communicate openly with parents in a friendly manner about any medical or health services administered to their child while at camp.
• Communicating openly and interacting professionally with school personnel, parents, and camp staff/directors/office personnel
• Attend weekly staff meeting.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.