Summer Camp: Healthcare Assistant in Halifax, Pennsylvania at Girl Scouts In The Heart Of PA

Girl Scout camp is where campers find their strengths and challenge themselves as they navigate activities at the campsite units, in the dining hall, and along the trails. Working at Camp Small Valley is a unique experience that can have a positive impact on you for the rest of your life and your passion can make a difference in the lives of girls!

Healthcare Assistants are responsible for assisting the Healthcare Supervisor in overseeing the health and well-being standards for the camp population and facilities in our Girl Scout overnight camp setting.

Healthcare Assistants are responsible for assisting the Healthcare Supervisor in overseeing the health and well-being standards for the camp population and facilities in our Girl Scout residential camp setting. The position also assists in the management of camper and staff health and safety through applying daily first-aid treatments, monitoring necessary medications, maintaining records, and logging injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review inventory of necessary medical supplies and equipment at the beginning and end of each camp week assigned.
• Monitor health care plans, maintain records, and resolve any emergencies as necessary.
• Assist in the completion of camper and staff health screening upon arrival, departure, and during the summer, including:
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for campers and staff.
• Research and contact health resources in the community as needed by campers and staff.
• Communicate between camper families and physicians as needed, when the healthcare supervisor is absent.
• Responsible for assisting in the execution of the GSHPA crisis management plan for emergencies that may occur during camp at any time of day or night.
• Abide by GSHPA code of conduct, rules, and expectations.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

• Current license as a Registered Nurse OR Licensed Practical Nurse OR Paramedic OR EMT OR Advanced First Aid in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
• Current First Aid CPR/AED certification.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young adults.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Attend and complete pre-camp trainings.
• Ability to live and work in the outdoors.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards, in various lighting conditions.
• Ability to quickly respond to emergencies 24/7 when on camp property and follow GSHPA established emergency procedures.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain.
• Ability to adapt well to changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Ability to work with diverse populations in a group setting.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must pass required background checks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

GSHPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.