First Aider / Health Centre Staff

Camp Kandalore; Minden; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room & board included

Job summary

Camp Kandalore in Algonquin Highlands near Minden, Ontario, is seeking a First Aider / Health Centre Staff for the summer. You will provide patient-centered care and support the health team during busy clinic hours.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, First Aid/CPR-C, and strong teamwork. Nursing or EMS studies are a plus. Room and board are included for the season.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth, preferably in a camp setting.
• Minimum Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C; other qualifications (swim, AED) are assets.
• Experience working in a team and in a busy, health-care environment.
• Pursuing an education in Nursing (RN/RPN), EMS, or related patient-focused fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, patient-centered health care to campers and staff.
• Tend to injuries and run daily health clinics.
• Administer medications as required and document care.
• Educate campers and staff on physical and mental health and wellness.

Skills

Experience with children

First Aid & CPR-C

Teamwork

Hardworking & adaptable

Nursing/EMS education pursuing

Education

Nursing (RN/RPN) education pursuing

EMS training

Job description

Location: On-site - Camp Kandalore islocated in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario near Minden

ContractDates: June 22nd - August 31, 2027. Room & Board included.

Reportsto: Assistant Director of Operations, Head Nurse

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence incamping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means youbelieve in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness andrespect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.

The Camp

Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience for children 6 - 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.

Camp Kandalore helps kids to know and be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challenging our campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal environment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment promotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire our campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highly transformative experiences for young people.

Pleaselearn more about us at www.kandalore.com/.

JobOutline

CampKandalore is looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to fill therole of First Aider / Health Centre Staff on our Healthcare Team. Thesuccessful applicant will provide friendly, patient-focused health care and beresponsible, well-organized, team-oriented and able to cope with a busy clinicatmosphere.

Our nursingstaff look after all the various health needs of our campers and staff. Dutiesinclude tending to injuries, running daily clinics, administering medication,and educating campers and staff on their physical and mental health andwellness.

Thisposition includes a competitive salary, room and board, clinical experience,and a fantastic summer at camp. One doctor will be on-site for the duration ofthe summer contract.

MinimumQualifications

• Experience working withchildren and youth, preferably in a camp setting
• Minimum Intermediate First Aid and CPR-C.Other qualifications (swim, AED, etc.) considered an asset
• Experience working in a team
• Hardworking, adaptable, andenthusiastic
• Pursuing an education in Nursing (RN/RPN),EMS, and other first aid or patient focused experience required

Your application matters to us andwe will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will becontacted.

We work to embed diversity,equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundationalpart of Camp Kandalore's culture and are committed to building a team thatrepresents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us bettertogether.

As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Do You Need an Accommodation?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive,equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager if you require accommodation.