Camper Care Assistant

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.

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EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

Employment Period: May 25th, 2026 – August 22nd, 2026

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.