Description:
Are you passionate about health, wellness, and keeping campers safe while they have the summer of a lifetime? YMCA Camp Abnaki is looking for a Health Center Assistant to support the Camp Nurse in managing camper and staff health needs all season long. From bandaging scraped knees to coordinating emergency care, you'll be a key player in ensuring a safe and happy camp environment. Plus, you’ll get to soak up the magic of camp—think capture the flag at sunset, sailing on Lake Champlain, high ropes adventures, and campfire sing-alongs. If you’re ready for a summer of impact, adventure, and lifelong memories, we want you on our team!
The contract for this position is from June 11 through August 22. Possibilities of pre-season and post-season work are also available.
Why You'll Love This Job:
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Make an Impact: Play a vital role in keeping campers and staff safe and healthy throughout the summer.
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Live the Adventure: Spend your summer on the shores of Lake Champlain in beautiful North Hero, VT, with shared housing and meals included in compensation.
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Gain Valuable Experience: Develop hands-on skills in healthcare, emergency response, and camp wellness management.
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Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team: Join a community committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
What You'll Do:
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Assist with Health Screenings: Support the Camp Nurse in reviewing camper and staff health records before arrival.
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Manage Medical Records: Maintain health files, treatment logs, and insurance documentation per ACA and pediatric standards.
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Support Medication Distribution: Assist with organizing and administering medications to campers and staff.
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Provide First Aid & Care: Help assess injuries and coordinate elevated medical care when necessary.
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Maintain Health Center Operations: Ensure the Health Center is clean, stocked, and ready for emergencies.
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Communicate with Parents: Provide updates on camper medical concerns and treatments.
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Train Camp Staff: Assist in training staff on health center policies and emergency procedures.
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Coordinate Medical Transport: Help transport campers and staff to local medical facilities when needed.
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Complete End-of-Season Duties: Conduct supply inventory and equipment storage at summer’s end.
Salary:
$700 - $859.08 / week based on a 6-day workweek
Requirements:
What We’re Looking For:
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Must be at least 21 years old.
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Current medical certification in EMT (emergency medical technician), LNA (licensed nursing assistant), WFR (Wilderness First Responder), WFA (Wilderness First Aid), or equivalent.
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Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
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Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to live on-site for the duration of the camp season.
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Experience in healthcare, emergency response, or camp settings (preferred).
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Ability to navigate camp property, including uneven terrain and remote areas.
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Visual and auditory awareness to respond to safety hazards.
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Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
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Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods
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Ability to promptly and adequately respond to all emergency situations on camp
