Maintain the health and safety standards set forth by the state health department, camp’s risk management policy and the American Camping Association Standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in training all staff in their emergency and first aid responsibilities.
Conduct staff/camper arrival screenings according to the camp’s guidelines.
Collect and administer all staff/camper medications according to the doctor’s prescribed orders and Pennsylvania’s Laws and Regulations.
Give first aid treatment to all camp staff and campers.
Maintain an orderly, clean, sanitized Health Lodge.
Maintain camper/staff health forms in an easily accessible, orderly form in the health lodge.
Maintain a health logbook of all first aid, medication, etc given.
Conduct daily sick call and follow up with all staff/campers as needed from assessment during sick call.
Refer all cases to Camp Physician as per standing orders signed by that physician.
Schedule all required doctor’s visits for staff / campers and follow through on the care required as per visit.
Assure that all paper work (bills, etc.) for a doctor’s visit or pharmacy run is collected and delivered in a timely manner to the main office staff.
Liaison between camper/staff parents as per our health care policies and procedures.
Maintain an inventory of medical supplies on hand at all times and assure proper coverage of supplies.
Maintain stocked first aid kits at locations designated in camp’s risk management policy and per Camp Director.
Key player in the health emergency procedures as outlined in the risk management procedures. Be familiar with and able to implement this procedure.
Complete necessary accident/incident reports on all emergencies or special care situations. Monitor these reports for repeat occurrences and notify the Camp Director.
Provide general health care tips and knowledge to staff and campers throughout the summer as situations arise.
Prepare an evaluation and summary of current season including inventories, end of summer report, and recommendations for the following season.
Assist in defining and monitoring the crisis/risk management plan, including emergency procedures especially as related to respective camp.
Assist in monitoring safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and staff.
Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morals and well-being among the camp family.
These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
Ability to communicate and work with individuals or groups participating in summer camp, and provide necessary health care instruction to campers, parents, and staff.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to emergencies, first aid assessments, environmental and other hazards related to all summer camp activities.
Ability to communicate and train staff and campers in safety regulations and emergency procedures as pertain to the health care of all participants.
Ability to become First Aid and CPR Certified.
Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations.
Must be able to assess camper/staff health conditions and treat them according to the health care procedures.
Ability to identify and respond to hazards, weather emergencies, etc.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse or Emergency Medical Technician (or other appropriate training as approved by the Executive Leader)
Ability to originate, update, and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan.
Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting
Current CPR and first aid certification.
Good character, integrity, and adaptability
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Greater Philadelphia YMCA staff are responsible for the following:
COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION
Ensure that children in the care of the GPY and participating programming are kept safe from harm.
As a Mandated Reporter you are obligated to report ALL suspicions of abuse or neglect to the requisite state agency.
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
Maintaining the safety of all members and staff by identifying and correcting risk situations, and ensuring incident-reporting procedures are followed.
Ensuring the overall cleanliness of the facility.
ADDITIONALLY
Maintaining a clean, well-groomed appearance and keeping in compliance with the Association and Department Dress Code Policy.
Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion and commitment to member service and satisfaction, building and maintaining a culture of ensuring excellent Member Experience (MX).
A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibility Addition for All Staff:
In order to ensure the health and wellness of the employees, members, and visitors of the GPY YMCA and all locations where GPY YMCA operates business, in addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed on your current job description, the following are additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned at any time where appropriate during the COVID-19 pandemic or any pandemic/communicable disease where the duties are appropriate. These additions are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned and required as needed:
Enhanced cleaning in areas where the employee is not directly/normally assigned as well as normally assigned areas. All employees are expected to assist in and support the efforts of the GPY YMCA when it comes to health and wellness for the facility and other locations where the GPY YMCA conducts business. All employees are expected to wipe machines, screens, computers, or anything that is used after they use it, all employees are expected to wash their hands on a frequent basis (recommended every 30 minutes if possible), and use hand sanitizer when hand washing is not available.
Temperature Taking/Wellness Questionnaire Taking Assignments
Directing Members/Visitors in areas where the employee is both normally and not normally assigned
The employee may be assigned to areas other than their normally assigned area as needed to meet organizational needs. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, being assigned areas to count people, help direct flow of traffic in an area, being assigned to a specific area to assist with doors, and any other duty as needed by the organization.
All other duties as assigned as it relates to COVID-19 or other communicable disease and/or pandemic.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions.
Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
CPR/AED/O2/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years)
Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.
OTHER
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission
