Seasonal Camp Health Aide — Medical & Safety Support

Seattle YMCA; Eastsound (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Mental health resources

Paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on YMCA programs

Job summary

The Seattle YMCA in Washington is seeking a Health Aide to support the Health Care Manager and Camp Nurse in a seasonal residential camp setting. Responsibilities include managing the Health Center, packing medication for trips, and assisting with health screenings and inventory.

Nursing or pre-nursing students are preferred and staff live on-site during the season. Benefits include YMCA membership, access to mental health resources, immediate PTO accrual, and discounts on YMCA childcare and day

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older.
• 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching.
• Previous camp experience preferred.
• 1+ years of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

• Help the nurse ensure that each staff member and camper has a health history and examination form, as required.
• Assist in the health screening at the beginning of each session.
• Assist the nurse in conducting an inventory of supplies.
• Follow appropriate medical routines including recordkeeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk management assessment.
• Assist in monitoring health of all staff including kitchen staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the nurse.

Skills

Children care experience

Team supervision

Activity planning

Outdoor activities

Education

First aid certification

CPR certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Wilderness First Responder

Job description

The Seattle YMCA in Washington is seeking a Health Aide to support the Health Care Manager and Camp Nurse in a seasonal residential camp setting. Responsibilities include managing the Health Center, packing medication for trips, and assisting with health screenings and inventory.

Nursing or pre-nursing students are preferred and staff live on-site during the season. Benefits include YMCA membership, access to mental health resources, immediate PTO accrual, and discounts on YMCA childcare and day