Infirmary Staff- Camp Kanawana 2024

1 week ago

SaintSauveur, Canada Les YMCA du Québec Full time

Camp YMCA Kanawana is Québec’s oldest residential summer camp, offering innovative programming and traditional YMCA values-based camping. Staff members live on-site for the duration of the summer, from June to August. Salaries include food, lodging and transportation to and from camp.

The infirmary staff works closely with the camp management team to ensure the health and safety of campers, visitors, and staff on-site. The person in this role may be required to manage a five-bed infirmary, administer medications to youth, treat injuries, respond to emergencies, and communicate with parents and staff.

**WHAT CHALLENGES WILL YOU TACKLE?**
- Maintain an irreproachable level of hygiene in the infirmary;
- Follow ACQ policies on camp health and hygiene as found in the ACQ health guide;
- Ensure that the healthcare needs of campers and staff are met;
- Appropriately document all treatment provided and follows up as necessary;
- Administer and dispense medication as prescribed and instructed in camper medical forms;
- Relay pertinent information regarding camper and staff health and safety to the management team and the camp director;
- Contact parents or guardians to discuss their child’s health when appropriate;
- Make decisions in consultation with the management team to send campers home for medical reasons.
- Coordinate trips to the hospital or clinic if necessary;
- Assist with emergency procedures and provide support to the management and expedition teams when medical issues arise;
- Provide appropriate health and safety training to campers and staff;
- Ensure camp and expedition first-aid kits are well stocked and properly stored;
- Purchase equipment and supplies as needed while respecting the assigned budget;
- Collect, sort, and return camper medical and insurance cards;
- Perform any other tasks as assigned
- Adhere to the YMCA’s Protection of Children and Vulnerable Persons Policy.

**WHY JOIN THE YMCA?**

YMCA Kanawana offers great benefits and a unique natural environment to work in, but being part of our team also means you will:

- Develop your expertise and gain experience;
- Have a positive impact on your community;
- Really make a difference in people’s lives;
- Have an opportunity to take on exciting challenges;
- Collaborate with people who love camp and working with children.

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:

- Have work experience or an educational background in nursing, emergency first aid and/or related health field(s);
- Have valid First Aid & CPR certificate (additional health field certifications or degrees an asset);
- Have experience working with youth or in a camp setting (an asset);
- Have strong oral and written English language skills and spoken French;
- Have a valid driver’s licence (4B licence an asset);
- Have no criminal record in connection with employment.

**CONDITIONS**
- **Location**: Camp YMCA Kanawana in Saint-Sauveur (673 Saint-Elmire Street, Saint-Sauveur, J0R 1R1)
- **Status**: - Part-time
- **Salary**: to be discussed
- **Work days**:According to your availability (June 10th to June 14th; June 10th and 11th mandatory)
- **Training**: June 5th
- **Application deadline**: May 31st

**TO APPLY**

Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée, Occasionnel, Saisonnier

Avantages:

- Programmes de Bien-être
- Réductions Tarifaires

Lieu du poste : En présentiel

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