Health Assistant - Southold, NY

Cornell University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking staff to assist with health and safety plans for campers, maintaining health records and medicines, and responding to injuries and illnesses under the Health Director. The role includes first aid and potential opening day health screening for overnight campers.

Position is non-exempt and seasonal (June 8, 2027 – August 23, 2027); accommodation for relocation or visa sponsorship is not offered. Work aligns with the camp health program and NYS requirements.

Qualifications

• LPN or EMT licensed to practice in New York State.
• Certifications in CPR/AED and epi-pen as approved by the local Department of Health
• Able to lift 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing the approved plan for camper health and safety.
• Maintain campers' health records and medicines.
• Respond to camper and staff injuries and illness and apply first aid as needed.
• May assist with opening day health screening for overnight campers.
• Reports to Health Director.

Skills

LPN or EMT license NY

CPR/AED

Epi-pen certification

Lift 20 pounds

Job description

Assist with implementing the approved plan for camper health and safety. Under the supervision of the Health Director, maintain campers' health records and medicines. Respond to camper and staff injuries and illness and apply first aid as needed. May assist with opening day health screening for overnight campers. Reports to Health Director.

Required Qualifications

• LPN or EMT licensed to practice in New York State.
• Certifications in CPR/AED and epi-pen as approved by the local Department of Health
• Able to lift 20 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or background in school, visiting, or public health nursing is desirable.
• Preferred current RN license in State of NY

Position Details

Salary: $25-30 per hour

Schedule: NON-EXEMPT – TEMP: June 8, 2027 – August 23, 2027

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

Job Title

Association Camp Temporary

Level

TMP

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Contact

Ashley Downs

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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