Health Care Manager

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Balderson; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Manager for a summer camp. This full-time role involves providing essential first-aid treatment to campers and staff, ensuring health and safety standards are met, and maintaining health records. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in first aid and CPR, coupled with excellent communication skills. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of campers and staff alike. If you're passionate about health care and enjoy working with youth in a vibrant camp setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare role.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens required.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-aid treatment to campers and staff during camp season.
• Maintain health files and ensure proper inventory of first aid supplies.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Bloodborne Pathogens

Communication Skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Camp Mihaska located in Bourbon, Missouri, is looking for a Health Care Manager. We are looking for an individual age 18 or older to fill this position. This is a full-time, temporary summer position that will start on June 09, 2025, and will end July 31, 2025. The pay is $650 per week.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing first-aid treatment to campers and staff for injuries, illness, and routine wellness care during the camp season. Position is expected to comply with and meet The Salvation Army, Federal, State and Local policies and standards.

Essential Duties:

• Provide first-aid treatment to campers and staff for injuries, illness, and routine wellness care during camp season.


• Prepare and maintain a routine First Aid Station (FAS) operation schedule and maintain adequate supplies for the FAS and field first aid kits.


• Register, screen and maintain health file on all campers and staff to include:
  
  
  
  • Validating the proper completion of health forms.
  
  
  • Maintaining permanent file of all health forms in first aid station.
  
  
  • Supervise/conduct head check for head lice.
  
  
  
  


• Collect/screen and log all incoming medications for campers and staff.


• Conduct summer camp staff orientation to include:
  
  
  
  • First aid procedures and response.
  
  
  • Hazard Communication Standards (HCS)
  
  
  • Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control.
  
  
  
  


• Update the following prior to the opening of summer camp:
  
  
  
  • Camp Mihaska Health Care Plan
  
  
  • Non-Emergency Protocol
  
  
  • Training Records
  
  
  
  


• Maintain Camp Health Record Log and comply with insurance record, doctor visit and emergency room (ER) visit record retention guidelines.


• Responsible for maintaining inventory, securing, and dispensing medications per physician directives. Certain medications may require special security measures.


• In the event of an emergency, the HCM is required to accompany the injured camper to the hospital and HCM is required to notify Camp Director and DYS of any such emergency prior to leaving camp.


• HCM is required to be present at camp from opening through close of the program.
  
  
  
  • HCM must have a replacement staff serve in the first aid station in their absence.
  
  
  • Replacement staff must be preapproved by the Camp Director prior to Camp season.
  
  
  
  


• Ensure proper standards of cleanliness, sanitation, sterilization, and protection are practiced. A weekly walk-though of camper and summer staff housing is required.


• Comply with all American Camping Association Standards of Health and Wellness.


• Maintain adequate water or water substitute supplies during camp programs for proper hydration.


• Responsible for transporting food to sick or isolated campers.


• Responsible for closing the First Aid Station at the end of the camp season:
  
  
  
  • File and secure health forms, Camp Health Record Log, invoices, and ER records for storage.
  
  
  • Inventory First Aid Station supplies and record.
  
  
  • Prepare and submit closing report of summer activity including recommendations for future improvements to DYS.
  
  
  
  


• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines.


• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers and supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

High school/GED certificate and three years' experience.

Must be certified by a nationally recognized provider in the following:

• First Aid


• CPR


• Bloodborne Pathogens

Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Position will be required to lift up to 30 pounds, occasionally. Majority of the work performed will be indoors in a temperature control environment. Some work will be outdoors and in extremely hot temperatures. Frequent use computer, phones, copy/fax machine and other office equipment will be required.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.