Job Title: Camper Care Assistant
Report To: Nurse/Director
Number of Positions Available: 1
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:
Staff Orientation / Training: June 22nd, 2008 – June 28th, 2008
Employment Period: May – June preferred, June 22nd, 2008 – August 23rd, 2008
WAGES:
Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board is included
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 19 years of age and completed at least one year of a Paramedic / EMT program, or second year of a Nursing Program
- Genuine interest in working with children
- Experience working with children of varied ages. Specific camp experience an asset
- Minimum of NLS swimming qualification
- Currently holding an advanced or instructor level Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive
- Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:
- Provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of the Hockey Opportunity Camp Code of Conduct
- Ensure that safety and health regulations are strictly adhered to
- Supervise Health Centre and medication inventory.
- Ensure that campers and staff with birthdays are properly recognized.
- Be an active participant in the camp community.
- Sign and abide by Hockey Opportunity Camp’s Privacy Policy
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY:
- Assist Nurse/Doctor with Sunday camper registration
- Assist the Nurse/Doctor with daily, bedtime and evening routines
- Assist the Nurse/Doctor to ensure that campers and staff with specific medical needs are properly cared for
- When required, travel to arena to assist hockey staff with any medical or first aid issues
- Provide a basic overview of First Aid procedures during Orientation week and staff meetings as required
- Arrange with the kitchen for birthday cakes.
- Maintain all First Aid Kits and Epi Pens
- Handle first aid and medical problems as they arise
- Assume a leadership role in the preparation, execution and follow-up of Emergency Response Procedures/Crisis Managment
- With the Nurse/Doctor and Director, co-ordinate the Emergency Response and Spinal Teams
- Transport campers to clinic appointments and to the hospital/Urgent Care facility as required
- Assist with the general camp community as time permits
