Medic at Christian Camp

**Serve Jesus. Lead Others. Make a Difference.**

Camp Chestermere is more than just a summer camp—it’s a place where lives are transformed by the love of Jesus Christ. Located on the beautiful shores of Chestermere Lake, we’ve been sharing the Gospel through fun, faith, and leadership development since 1937. Each summer, over 1,600 campers experience God’s love through exciting activities like kayaking, archery, team-building, and powerful worship sessions.

**We’re Hiring Faith-Filled Leaders**

We’re looking for passionate followers of Jesus to join our summer ministry team. If you love Jesus, want to grow as a leader, and feel called to serve, this is your opportunity to live out your faith while helping kids encounter God in a life-changing way.

**Why Serve at Camp Chestermere?**
- **Share Jesus’ Love**: Lead campers toward Christ through words and actions.
- **Kingdom Impact**: Be part of God’s work in transforming lives.
- **Leadership Development**: Grow in faith, leadership, and ministry skills.
- **Christian Community**: Build lifelong friendships centered on Christ.

**Answer the Call. Make a Difference. Serve Jesus.**

**MEDIC (MAY 6th START)**
- The Medic plays a vital role at Camp Chestermere, responsible for ensuring the health and safety of campers, staff, and volunteers during summer camps. This role involves administering medications, providing first aid, responding to medical emergencies, and ensuring that all medical procedures and policies are adhered to. The Medic plays a key role in maintaining a safe environment, supporting the overall wellbeing of camp participants, and embodying the love of Jesus through service and care._

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Medical Administration**:
○ Review medical forms prior to camp and manage medication intake during camper check-in.

○ Administer daily medications and provide first aid to staff, volunteers, and campers.

○ Maintain accurate records of all medical interactions, including documenting on Camp Brain any medical assistance provided, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
- **Emergency Response**:
○ Coordinate with emergency medical services, the year-round team, and parents when necessary.

○ Work closely with lifeguards in the event of water-related emergencies.
- **Health & Safety Oversight**:
○ Provide input on camp activities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of campers and staff.

○ Maintain first aid kits and emergency medical supplies, including AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators).

○ Ensure that all health-related systems, procedures, and policies are up to date and followed.
- **Communication & Coordination**:
○ Communicate with parents regarding camper medications, dietary restrictions, and health conditions.

○ Compile medical condition lists and dietary restrictions for cabin leaders at the start of each camp week.

○ Follow up with parents if campers forget to bring required medications.
- **Leadership & Training**:
○ Ensure that staff members are aware of medic systems and procedures, and that they are being followed.
- **Camp Participation**:
○ Attend and actively participate in all staff devotionals, fireside times, and evening events.

○ Be on-call for medical emergencies and provide support as needed throughout camp.

**Qualifications**:

- **Age**: Must be at least 20 years of age.
- **Education & Certification**:
○ Completion of at least 2 years of nursing school, EMT certification, or equivalent medical training.

○ Current First Aid and CPR certification required.
- **Experience**:
○ Previous experience in a healthcare or first aid role is preferred.

○ Experience working with children or in a camp environment is an asset.
- **Skills & Attributes**:
○ Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to work independently.

○ Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, parents, and campers.

○ Organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, especially in high-pressure situations.

○ Compassionate, gentle, and kind, with a commitment to providing exceptional care.

○ Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy regulations.

○ Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: $575.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-05