YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties

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Job Number: CS HlthDir 01

Close Date: N/A

Location: Camp Seymour

Job Type: Temporary

Hours: Resident, 6/11/12-8/18/12

Reports To: Camp Director

Salary:  $300-400 per week, dependent on experience

YMCA Camp Seymour is seeking a Health Care Director to supervise healthcare program and health center operations and help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques. The Health Care Director provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring and represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively work to continue improving your skills - be open to feedback (+ & -) from supervisors.
• Participate 100% with activities; enjoy playing, and not "sit on the sidelines." 
• Model the values and philosophy of Seymour with campers, parents, and other staff in a positive and professional manner consistent with the personnel policies and mission of Camp Seymour.
• Recognize individual and group situations and effectively resolve conflicts based on camp values and procedures.
• Be a camp resource, to create meaningful experiences for campers and staff. 
• Work proactively with individuals and groups each day showing spontaneity & creativity.
• Balance camp standards and expectations with flexibility to create a safe environment while seizing opportunities to create unique experiences.
• Manage stress and use positive techniques for reducing stress. To respond quickly and effectively to situations, including emergencies.
• Be a supportive, constructive member of our camp community actively working to create a positive and quality experience for all campers and staff.
• Devotion to ensuring the safety and growth of campers and staff.

Staff Development

• Help train staff in preventative health and risk management.
• Listen to staff ideas; with AD Staff and Camp Director actively work to improve the all camp program and camp culture.
• Make a conscious effort to get to know staff as individuals: interests, working style, strengths, areas for improvement.

Staff and Volunteer Relations

• Maintain open communication and proactively work to build strong relationships with all staff.
• Be accessible and available to staff; let staff (post) know where to find you.
• Establish contact with our overseeing doctor and maintain open communication with him.

Member & Guest [Camper & Parent] Satisfaction

• Coordinate and supervise Health Center check in/out: medication intake, lice checks and health screening.
• Establish and maintain clear phone, and in person, communication with parents regarding campers' health.

Program Delivery

• Maintain a clean, professional, and organized Health Center and camper patient room.
• Review and maintain all medications and health forms at check in and thereafter.  
• Handle all illnesses and injuries at camp and providing consultation to staff handling illnesses and injuries off camp.
• Supervise dispensing, or dispense, medications as prescribed or as necessary.  
• Fill pills cups for dispensing at meals, snack, wake-up, and bedtime.
• Fill overnight meds and communicate with unit leaders and cabin leaders regarding campers' medications.
• Communicate health, allergy, or behavioral concerns to the kitchen and unit leaders as appropriate.
• Facilitate sick call after every meal.
• Be on call with a radio during the night for overnight campout assistance.
• Order, reorder, and inventory medical supplies for the Health Center and 1st aid kits.
• Communicate with camper parents whenever a camper must spend the night in the infirmary or seek medical care outside of camp.
• With all staff, help evaluate and maintain a healthy camp by monitoring general sanitation and cleanliness.
• Communicate with health care providers to make appointments and arrange for transportation.
• Communicating with the local Health Department any reportable illnesses or injuries.
• Maintain all records accurately and appropriately:  records of treatment, medication, phone calls; complete incident reports, as well as any required additional reports.
• Remain flexible with daily schedule to assist with cabin coverage and programming.

Job Knowledge/Initiative

• Will provide 1st aid and CPR as necessary and compliant with level of training.
• In an emergency, initiate the Emergency Management Plan and assume a lead role.
• Create notes for the next Health Care Director to aid in smooth program transition and development.
• Communicate any concerns to the Camp Director.

Camp Team Member and YMCA Values

• Model our YMCA values through fun, positive relationships with staff and campers [& families]. Seek every opportunity to encourage, motivate and thank fellow staff members for their work.
• Be enthusiastic toward members and staff by learning their names and expressing an interest in their YMCA activities. Strive to enrich their YMCA experience by introducing them to new programs, staff, members and volunteer activities.
• Incorporate 'Honesty, Service, Forgiveness, Respect, Caring and Responsibilityâ?� into all aspects of the position, to ensure YMCA values are being integrated into our culture and programs.

Professional Image and Development

• Maintain a consistent professional image through dress, actions and relationships with others. Speak enthusiastically on behalf of the YMCA at given opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prefer RN degree (minimum: entering or completing final year of nursing degree.) or EMT/WEMT.
• Specialized and practical knowledge of/ experience in: Organization and distribution of medications, pediatric care.
• Must be able to walk hilly terrain unaided.
• Current 1st aid, CPR, and AED for duration of the season required.
• Integrity, patience, adaptability, sense of humor, enthusiasm, organization, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Human relation skills: Ability to train, motivate, and support staff; communicate openly with supervisor; support and connect with campers; perform duties as specified in job description and by supervisor; behave as an appropriate positive role model in all camp activities.