Seasonal Camp Health Aide Job at YMCA of Greater Seattle

YMCA of Greater Seattle Eastsound, WA 98245

$85 a day

We are hiring seasonal health aides YMCA Camp Colman and Camp Orkila! Looking for individuals 18 years or older with experience working with youth and an interest in support our camp health care team!

SUMMARY
Health Aides work closely with the Health Director/Camp Nurse to support the health and safety of our campers. Basic job functions include assisting in the management of the Health Center, maintains the health of campers and staff and properly packing medication for overnight trips. Nursing or pre-nursing students preferred. Health Aides are supervised by the Health Director.

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM WORKING AT THE Y

  • Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
  • Free access to mental health resources
  • Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

Compensation: $85.00/day

Returning Rate: $90.00/day

Up to $500 Stay Bonus!

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is committed to providing a positive atmosphere that prioritizes safety and inclusivity for all employees. The YMCA of Greater Seattle has implemented safety standards and protocols related to preventative health measures based on CDC and local health department guidelines.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. 18 years old or older
2. 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching
3. Previous camp experience preferred

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Current state approved first aid certification*
  • Current state approved CPR certification*
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 1+ years education, training, or experience in a healthcare or related field
  • Current Wilderness First Aid strongly preferred.
  • Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
  • Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Help the nurse ensure that each staff member and camper has on file a health history and examination form, as required.
2. Assist in the health screening at the beginning of each session.
3. Assist the nurse in conducting an inventory of supplies.
4. Follow appropriate medical routines including recordkeeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
5. Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk management assessment.
6. Assist in monitoring health of all staff
7. Maintains confidentiality of campers, families, and staff
8. Stays on call overnight as assigned
9. Other duties as assigned by the nurse or Health Director
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL
This position is required to live onsite at camp. All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

MISSION STATEMENT
Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $85.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Eastsound, WA 98245: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Do you speak another language besides English? If yes, please list them below:
  • This position has an age requirement of 18 years of age or older. Do you meet the age requirements for this job?
  • All individuals hired by the YMCA of Greater Seattle must complete a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug test as part of the post-offer onboarding process. Criminal backgrounds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; a positive test for marijuana or any illegal drug will likely result in the withdrawal of a job offer. Please type “I understand” to acknowledge these requirements.
  • At YGS we get the opportunity to serve a diverse population and are accountable to them. Tell me how you see yourself as similar or different to the communities you will serve in this role?
  • Will you be able to relocate to Eastsound, WA 98245 for the summer? (We provide meals and lodging.)

Work Location: In person




Please Note :
chrismaxcer.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, chrismaxcer.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.