Description

Work with Health Care Team and all camp staff members to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all community members, during all aspects of programming. The physical, emotional, and metal health of all community members is the responsibility of all. Members of the Health Care Team are a resource for the community, and take the lead in creating and initiating necessary health care plans. The YCamp community strives to be a place where all who come can achieve a sense of belonging and pride in our mission and programming. As a staff member, you are expected to help us foster a community which embraces equity and inclusion.

Duties Include:

• Take initiative to keep the community safe and healthy.
• Meet and interact with campers and families on check in and check out days, conveying a sense belonging to all, through professional and compassionate communication.
• Work with fellow Health Care Providers to ensure Health Center is staffed at all times, including throughout the night.
• Work with Health Care Team to ensure campers and staff receive medications on schedule.
• Be prompt, and manage time effectively.
• Make appointments, as needed, with medical/dental personnel in the community.
• Stock first aid kits for areas around camp, and make available supplies for staff to restock as needed.
• Monitor Health Center supply inventory and restock as needed.
• Receive informal feedback and provide feedback to enhance campers’ experience and achieve personal and professional growth.
• Keep accident/incident reports that can be used for risk management assessment.
• Prepare summary and evaluation of camp season including inventories, camper reports and make recommendations for the next season. Close down Health Center at the end of the season.
• Participate in emergency protocols as dictated in Staff Handbook.
• Use effective and appropriate self-care practices for maintaining overall wellness.
• Recognize and consider the needs of campers and other staff members, in daily interactions and decision-making.
• Eagerly and willingly participate in all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Available to work for 2 weeks, 6/29-7/12 and/or 7/27-8/9
• CPR- BLS, PALS, or ACLS 
• Advanced medical training and current documentation of active Maine (or compact) licensure (acceptable certifications include EMT, RN, ARNP, PA, MD, DO)
• Ability and willingness to work at YMCA Camp of Maine, which includes leading by example, living with the 4-Core Values, being a role model, giving and receiving feedback, and abiding by all policies, procedures, and expectations.