Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge First Aid Coordinator

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Summer Staff First Aid Coordinator to support health needs of campers and staff under the Camp Nurse.

This ministerial role requires American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification, a high school diploma, and leadership of a care team while upholding Mount Hermon’s mission and safety policies.

Responsibilities include stocking the healthcare center, documenting encounters, transporting to urgent care, and daily reporting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Current American Heart Association Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED including infant, child and adult.
• College coursework in preventative health, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology preferred.
• Must be 21+ with a clean driving record per MH policy.
• Preferred experience in health services or First Aid work.

Responsibilities

• Direct PL First Aid Technicians under CC Camp Nurse/Healthcare Services Administrator.
• Coordinate stocking of the PL Healthcare Center.
• Facilitate medication handling/dosing per MH policy.
• Transport campers/staff to urgent care per 2 Person Policy.
• Report campers needing offsite care to CC Camp Nurse.
• Access and review health history forms and MAR as needed.
• Report daily to CC Camp Nurse or Healthcare Administrator.
• Ensure weekly AED checks and documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

College courses in preventative health

Tools

Circuitree

JEMS

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Santa Cruz - Mount Hermon, CA, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $350.00 - $408.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Ponderosa Lodge, Position Objective:

The Ponderosa Lodge (“PL”) First Aid Coordinator assists with and reports to the Conference Center (“CC”) all health needs of RWC campers and staff in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The PL First Aid Coordinator is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings which include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Guide, encourage, and direct the PL First Aid Technicians as directed by the CC Camp Nurse, Healthcare Services Administrator, and/or Ponderosa Lodge Director.
• Coordinate and participate in stocking the PL Healthcare Center.
• Under the direction of the Healthcare Services Administrator or a MHA Camp Nurse, facilitate technician team process in storing, handling and dosing medication in compliance with MHA’s Medication Policy and Procedures.
• Assist with transporting campers or staff to urgent care or hospital using MHA’s “2 Person Policy.”
• Report to Conference Center (CC) Camp Nurse all campers requiring transport to offsite healthcare providers.
• Access Circuitree-Health history/emergency contact form, parent/guardian consent, and Medication Administration Record as needed.
• Report daily to CC Camp Nurse and/or Healthcare Services Administrator
• Ensure Technician team checks/documents AEDs weekly.
• Document each camper’s or parent’s clinical encounters in Circuitree and MHA staff/JEMS in Camp Health Log.
• Carry First Aid back pack, (Epi-pens and Benadryl) on Beach Day and connects as needed with CC Camp Nurse.
• Participate in Health Screening of Campers and Staff as needed.
• With CC Camp Nurse or Healthcare Administrator’s support, locate, complete and distribute: Worker’s Compensation Packet (DWC-1), Employee or Volunteer Incident Report, Campers insurance forms ensuring Human Resources has all appropriate paperwork within 24hrs. Perform any other duties as assigned by CC Camp Nurse.
• Other duties as assigned by the PL Camp Nurse and/or Healthcare Administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• PL First Aid Technicians

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate.
• Current American Heart Association Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED which includes care of infant, child, and adult.
• College or university course work in preventative health practice, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology are preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older with a clean driving record due to MH driver policy.

Work Experience:

• Preferred experience (work or volunteer) working in health services environment.
• Previous First Aid work experience with MHA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with and lead a team with good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Must be punctual and responsible individual.
• Must exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
• Must be observant and attentive.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Ability to engage in active listening.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever needed.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

Physical Demands:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Ability to see, hear, grasp and speak English.

The employee is frequently required to run, crouch, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.

Additional Requirements:

• Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.