Health Aide Job Description
Qualifications
• Must be a minimum of 21 yrs old
• Must be an RN or EMT or equivalent Red Cross Certification. Copies of current certifications will be required for hire.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications
• Desire to work in a camp community
• Experience with young adults and children is very desirable
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Must be emotionally mature, of high moral character, able to work under supervision to accomplish the camp objectives
• Have ability to carry out all general responsibilities
• Is patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable
• Has the ability to work with others
Responsible to
The Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director & Head Counselor/Activities Director
General Responsibilities
• Responsible for all the medical needs of campers and staff
• Handles and distributes all medications for both campers and staff including non-prescription drugs such as cold medicine or pain relievers and prescription medication
• Monitor those campers with special health needs (for example, asthma sufferers, children on daily medication, or with conditions such as diabetes)
• The health aide is to be in the Helsesenter at specific times during the day so that campers may obtain care (band-aids, aspirin, homesickness counseling, etc.) - these times are to be decided upon by the health aide and posted outside the Helsesenter
• Exceptions to these times would include cases in which campers are ill and require special attention
• Prior to the beginning of camp, the health aide is responsible for the ordering of medical supplies through the director(s)
• Camper applications must be checked for special health and dietary needs, as well as conditions or potential problems staff should be aware of - a list of these should be prepared for presentation at staff orientation (a separate dietary list needs to be prepared and given to the director)
• Other pre-camp/orientation duties include the unpacking and decorating of the Helsesenter ("where I am" sign, norsk body parts, etc.)
• The day of registration the health aide obtains health releases if not turned in, and collects and inventories medication received
• During camp the health aide also checks the cabins for cleanliness - the aide and director(s) decide upon the system to be used
• At the end of camp, the aide makes sure all medication is turned back to the campers and that the cabins are all clean (empty, swept, no garbage in or outside, floors mopped)
• After the campers have left, the aide is responsible for the inventory and packing of the Helsesenter, as well as returning staff meds
• As noted by a previous health aide, interaction with the campers is essential, as well as accessibility and flexibility
• Participating in daily activities (språktime, interessegruppe) is an ideal way to get to know the campers, as well as to have fun!
• Other duties as assigned