Healthcare Co-ordinator

Do you have a passion for caring for people and being outdoors? Do you love helping kids overcome obstacles so they can have great experiences?

Lambton Centre runs an Outdoor Education program and a Summer Camp program from May to August. We are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented, creative individuals who love the outdoors and working with children. This amazing experience offers great leadership development opportunities and a place to build your health care skills and make lifelong friends.

This position is a full-time contract position from May to the end of August. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing all health and safety precautions regarding camper and staff well-being; this includes the storage and administration of all medications. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for communicating with campers and parents to ensure the integration of campers with additional needs, working closely with the Integrations Co-ordinator.

Overview of Key Position Responsibilities:

- To provide constructive, consistent and modeled leadership for summer camp staff.
- Take the lead on infection management and safety for camp.
- To provide first aid care to campers and staff.
- To create, stock and supply first aid kits for all cabin groups.
- To maintain the proper and required documentation, including health care forms, MAR sheets, SOAP notes and incident reports.
- To provide a safe and comforting environment for campers who are feeling unwell.
- Ensure that all campers and staff receive their medication using the directions provided by the physician or caregiver.
- To lead sessions during staff training relevant to Health and Safety.
- To be present and available to all camp staff and campers
- To live on site as part of the camp staff team
- To carry out the policies and directives set forth by the Board of Directors and the Ontario Campers Association, and the United Church of Canada Camping Association.

Qualifications/Education/Competencies/Experience
- Some post-secondary education in the medical field an asset
- Evident Organizational skills
- Ability to connect with parents/guardians in a professional manner
- Demonstrated communication skills as well as the ability to speak publicly
- Reliable, punctual, dependable and accountable
- Appreciation and passion for Summer Camp
- Self-motivated
- First Aid / CPR Level C Certificate a minimum requirement

This position reports to the Executive Director.

This position involves working with children and youth. It is a high-risk position and requires a full screening process, including the submission of a current Police Records Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 11 weeks

Pay: $630.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Housing allowance
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person