Job Title: Camper Care Assistant
Reports To: Nurse/Doctor/Camp Director
Number of Positions Available: 1
The Camper Care Assistant assists the Nurse and Doctor / Nurse Practitioner with camper and staff health care concerns.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of HOC's Child Care Practices.
- 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organize Camper Health Data reports for the upcoming week Health Care Staff.
- Work with Camp Director to ensure Health Centre is adequately stocked with supplies.
- Assist Nurse / Doctor / Nurse Practitioner with Sunday camper registration and health checks
- Update HOC Medical database with newly collected information from Sunday Check-In.
- Assist the Nurse / Doctor / Nurse Practitioner with daily, bedtime and evening routines.
- Assist the Nurse / Doctor / Nurse Practitioner to ensure that campers and staff with specific medical needs are properly cared for. Properly and thoroughly document all visits to the Health Centre.
- When required, travel to the 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.
- Routinely fill hydration stations around camp on hot days.
- Handle first aid and medical problems as they arise.
- Daily cabin inspections and ranking. Organize cabin clean-up award at the end of each week.
- Assume a leadership role in the preparation, execution and follow-up of Emergency Response Procedures / Crisis Management.
- With the Nurse / Doctor / Nurse Practitioner and Director, coordinate the Emergency Response and Spinal Teams.
- Transport campers to clinic appointments and to the hospital/Urgent Care facility as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist with the general camp community as time permits.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD
Employment Period: June 1, 2023 – August 26th, 2023
Wages: Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board is included
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 19 years of age and completing at least a three-year Nursing Program or 2-year Paramedic Program.
- Genuine interest in working with children.
- Experience working with children of various ages. Specific camp experience is an asset.
- Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard swimming qualification (preferred).
- Currently holding an advanced or instructor level Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Respect in Sport certification.
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and positive.
- Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description.
- Must possess a valid G driver’s license.