Healthcare Assistant
Would you like to step outside the doctor’s office and get some fresh air? Would you like to help ensure camper health and safety? If so, join our resident camp healthcare team this summer in beautiful Julian, CA.
Your Role:
As the Healthcare Assistant, you will be empowered to provide support to the comprehensive health and safety system of camp. You will also assist the Healthcare Supervisor in administrative and healthcare related tasks.
· Maintain accurate and detailed medical records according to GSUSA, Safety Activity Checkpoints and American Camp Association standards
· Organize, maintain, and utilize resources for serving the health and medical needs of campers and staff; including setting up and maintaining the health center and keeping an adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment
· Oversee preparation of adequate first aid kits for emergency use to all counselors in all areas of camp
· Ensure health care staff is available to staff and campers 24 hours a day in person or by walkie-talkie by coordinating breaks with Health Care Supervisors
· Ensure camper and staff health histories and health exams are current and on file
· Inform Camp Director, Program Directors, Specialists and Kitchen Manager of any allergies, limitations or other pertinent camper or staff health information in a timely manner in which to make adaptations to menu, program, etc.
· Report all pertinent admissions to the health center to the Healthcare Supervisor
· Assist with staff orientation on medical services and procedures, clarifying all staff members’ role and responsibilities related to health care and first aid
· Assist in physical check of campers on their arrival in camp and reviews all health records, discussing particular items with the counselors concerned; calls parents/guardians if explanation is necessary
· Assist as a responder in case of serious illness or injury
· Complete and file necessary reports such as daily treatment log, accident reports, health department records and other required reports
· Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all internal and external clients
· Observe all safety precautions and complies with all council health and safety rules and procedures
· Perform other duties, as assigned