Job description

FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A HEALTH CENTER STAFF THIS SUMMER.

Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job
The health center staff oversees all aspects of health and safety in camp, most predominantly the care for hurt or sick campers. Serves as a point of contact for parent communication (check in/out, phone calls, etc.). Escalate any concerns to the Camp Director. Assist with all camper issues (behavior, homesickness, etc.). Be involved in the program organization for all camp and crew activities. Stay alert to potential health or safety concerns to campers. Attends all staff trainings, meetings, and participates in all camp events and activities. Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

· Certified as a Registered Nurse, EMT, or Paramedic in the state of Maryland

· At least 18 years of age

· CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

· Background in emergency management

Responsibilities:

• Administer medications and health checks
• Communicates with parents, counselors, and directors of any health concerns
• Reports and records all health concerns to parents
• Serve as on duty health center staff member on a rotational basis
• Observe the health and well-being of campers and staff throughout their stay at camp.
• Provide medical treatment as needed for all persons in accordance with the medical standing orders and health center procedures as provided.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and well-supplied health care facility, including first aid kits throughout camp.
• Maintain health forms, health logs, medication administration records, and accident/incident reports in a confidential and timely manner.
• Provide health care coverage and act in on call manner to be available for emergencies, illnesses, inpatient care, sick calls, and transport of a patient to an off-site health care facility.
• Collect and receive all medications and maintain proper storage throughout the week.
• Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
• Manage and supervise the health center staff.
• Supervise the health screenings of all campers during check in.
• Maintain a consistent presence at camp and communicate whereabouts when not in the health center.
• Play a critical role in any health emergencies.
• May support the camp leadership in planning and leading camp activities
• Attends all staff trainings, meetings, and participates in all camp events and activities
• Other duties as needed

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Free Y membership
• 403(b) savings plan
• Exciting and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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