Health Coordinator
Description
Health Coordinator.
Camp Kern
Oregonia, OH
Seasonal/Non-Exempt
$525-$575/Weekly
Position Summary:
Assists in overseeing the health and safety of campers and staff.
At the YMCA, We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions:
- Provide health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
- Collaborate with volunteer nurses, and registered nurses to meet the medical needs of the operation.
- Assist with the distribution of camper medication for all programs on Camp.
- Follow health care policies/procedures as described in the Healthcare Manual and treatment procedures.
- Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
- Assist with set up and break down of camp Health Center at the beginning and end of the season.
- Assist with inventory of all necessary medical supplies and equipment and communicate the need for purchasing with the Camp Director and Registered Nurse.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to state and American Camp Association Standards.
- Ensure camper health forms are current and on file.
- Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
- Assist staff with the preparation and record of incident report forms.
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of first aid kits for summer camp counselors.
- Verify health history, examination, and emergency authorization.
- Keep all medications used by campers and staff safe.
- Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Communicate issues and problems as they arise to the Registered Nurse and Camp Director. Problem solves with Camp Kern’s leadership staff to resolve all issues.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, youth parents and other community stakeholders.
- Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in all program areas.
- Assist in providing leadership to summer camp village staff and campers.
- Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records. Ensure that camp staff know and follow the safety and educational procedures of camp programming.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Extensive CPR/First Aid experience, CNA, EMT or equivalent required; RN, LPN or additional training beyond requirement preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Knowledge of current health and safety laws and practices is essential.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds, with experience working with diverse populations.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).