- Upon arrival, screen all campers according to Doctor's procedures
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Keep accurate and detailed medical records of all care given or medication distributed.
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Maintain an inventory of all medical equipment and supplies.
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Maintain a clean and organized Health Center.
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Pack first aid kits for all overnights and out-of-camp trips.
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Maintain confidentiality with the patient as appropriate.
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Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
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Participates in required abuse risk management training.
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Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
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Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
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Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
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Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and viewpoints from all social and economic segments of the organization and community. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is expected from our staff.
- Desire to work with children ages 7-17 and adults of all ages in an outdoor setting.
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Well-rounded medical knowledge and emergency first aid techniques
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Ability to accept supervision and guidance
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Ability to coordinate, organize, and operate a camp health center
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician and/or First Aid/CPR certified
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Documented evidence of having taken the Hepatitis B vaccine series or ability to have first injection before staff training begins (at YMCA expense)
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Must live on site
Provide general health care to the camp community following American Red Cross/Nursing protocol.
