Date Posted: February 16, 2024
Deadline: May 25, 2024
Organization: Camp Walter Johnson - The Salvation Army
Location: Other
City: Denton, NC
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
Wages/Salary: Position Type: Temporary Full-Time Pay Range: $350 per week.
- Two years’ experience in medical and/or health, preferably in a camp or related environment preferred OR
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Valid and Current Driver’s License
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Some physical requirements of the Camp Nurse Assistant position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Assists the Camp Nurse in the day-to-day medical needs of camp staff and campers; assist in reviewing medical information; assists Camp Nurse in dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to physician’s prescription. Assists the nursing staff as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures the health and safety of all campers and staff by providing a safe environment as determined by the ACA Health and Wellness Accreditation standards.
- At the beginning of each camp assist in making sure all cabins, pool, challenge course, office, etc. are supplied with full first aid kits for emergency use.
- Assists Camp Nurse with registration day check-in and paperwork.
- Assists during the registration process of checking campers upon arrival at camp for lice and other evidence of illness, injury or communicable disease.
- Assists with reviewing all Health History Forms (camper and staff) within 24 hours of their arrival (verify that everyone at camp has a Health History Form on file), and identify any camper or staff who has a health or medical situation that needs to be discussed with the Camp Director.
- Assists the Camp Nurse with dispensing medications to staff and campers as needed according to physician’s prescription.
- Assists Camp Nurse during examinations and procedures.
- Assists in supervising and caring for people admitted to the Health Center.
- Assists Camp Nurse in keeping accurate records in the health log of all visits to the Health Center by campers and staff.
- Keeps the nurses’ station clean and stocked.
- Monitors and assists in maintaining health and safety practices while working in other areas throughout camp.
- Assists with transportation to doctor’s office or hospitals, driving campers or staff off-site.
- Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
- Sits with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed.
- Keeps personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection.
- Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
For more information about the Camp Staff and Students in this temporary-full time role at a stay away camp please visit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFap0uhmnvk
https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/tsa/Posting/View/114696
Application Submittal Period: January 11, 2024 – June 4, 2024
918 Walter Johnson Rd.
Denton, NC 27239
United States
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.