General
Responsibility:
To
implement the health care plan of the Global Youth Village under the
guidance of the Health Care Coordinator (a registered nurse). To monitor
the health, cleanliness, and risk management standards of the overall
program. Provide / ensure adequate health conditions for all.
Minimum
Qualifications:
* Experience working with youths (ages 13-18) and adults, preferably
in a health care role.
* Ability to establish work priorities, to respond to unanticipated
needs and emergencies, and work under pressure.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others (oral &
written).
* Good character, integrity, and flexibility.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-motivated.
* Ability to take initiative and seek / accept guidance and supervision
as needed.
* Desire and ability to work in a rural, camp setting.
* Fluent in English; ability to converse in other languages helpful.
* Current CPR and first aid certifications; prefer EMT or Wilderness
Response training.
* Minimum age, 21 years old.
* Valid, U.S. or Canadian driver's license, with a good driving record.
* Interest in health care, homeopathy, and multicultural approaches
to health and illness.
Responsible
To:
Health Care Coordinator
Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Assist RN in establishing system and carrying out health screening
of arriving and departing staff and participants, and a system of screening
for out-of-camp trips.
2. Set-up Health House.
3. Stock and issue first aid kits to all cabins and activity areas.
Have travel first aid kits and release forms on hand for trips out-of-camp.
4. Ensure each staff member and participant has a health history and
examination form on file, as required, along with medical releases from
parents or guardians.
5. Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders as needed, ensuring
timely arrival of supplies. Monitor budget.
6. Implement appropriate first aid measures as needed, reporting such
incidents to the RN, and referring people to the RN as needed.
7. Assist RN in implementing medical routines including record keeping
in medical log, disposal of medical waste, and administering select
routine medication, managing and safeguarding medications.
8. Cover the health house during open hours (two 30 minute periods per
day) to:
a. administer medications as guided by RN
b. administer general first aid
c. screen and refer to RN as needed for health problems
9. Arrange appointments and escort youths or staff to physicians for
treatment.
10. Assist with the filing of health insurance claims.
11. Participate in and assist RN in leading specific topics of staff
training pertaining to health and safety, CPR, first aid, and universal
precautions for infection control.
12. Assist RN in completing and filing accident and incident reports.
13. Monitor health of staff, including weekly screening of food service
staff on a weekly basis.
14. Cover or arrange coverage for the health house when a participant
is admitted for rest, care and/or isolation.
15. Keep the Health House clean and orderly.
16. Along with the nurse, monitor / evaluate camp procedures, facilities,
and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful
conditions in the camp.
17. Perform other duties as necessary. Some duties may be reassigned
or others may be added as needs arise.
Essential
Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with youths, staff and supervisor.
2. Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations
and emergency procedures in case of an all-camp emergency.
3. Visual, tactile, auditory and ambulatory ability to identify and
respond to medical emergencies, and environmental and other hazards
related to area.
4. Cognitive and communication abilities to carry out specific responsibilities
of the position.
