Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant

Start Date: June 12th, 2024
End Date: August 30th, 2024
Salary range : $1700/ week
Reporting to: Camp Director

About Camp Winston:
Nestled on the picturesque shores of Sparrow Lake in the enchanting Muskoka region of
Ontario: Camp Winston stands as a haven for children grappling with intricate neurobiological disorders, necessitating specialized and compassionate care. Offering a respite from their everyday challenges, the camp provides a unique sanctuary where children can forge deep connections, unearth novel experiences, and cultivate essential life skills under the unwavering guidance of the devoted and impassioned Camp Winston staff.

At Camp Winston, the transformative magic unfolds as campers; often for the first time in their lives, feel a profound sense of acceptance, connection, and security. Here, they can engage without the looming specter of rejection or alienation, fostering an environment where each child is welcomed with open arms. The overarching mission of Camp Winston is to empower these exceptional children, laying the foundation for their success.

Discover more about the extraordinary impact of Camp Winston by visiting www.campwinston.com.

Job Description:
The medical team at Camp Winston includes two qualified individuals who work to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all individuals at camp. Additionally, the medical team will implement and observe the requirements of the health unit and the Ontario Camps’ Association.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the intake, storage, and delivery of all camper medication over the course of their time at Camp Winston.
2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date Medication Administration Records that include any and all medications provided to campers who are under the care of Camp Winston.
3. Provide appropriate first aid and health assessments to both campers and staff as needed and/or requested.
4. Communicate with appropriate guardians regarding adverse health and/or safety incidents involving campers at camp. Fill in incident reports as deemed necessary.
5. Communicate with the Senior and Director team regarding illnesses or other health issues at camp.
6. One member of the camp medical team will be available ‘on-call’ each night to respond to medical emergencies as needed. This schedule will rotate as determined by the medical team.

7. Follow standing orders from Camp Winston’s physician and consult with physician as needed over the summer.

8. Manage the opening and closing of the Nursing station each season including general cleaning and disinfecting, as well as inventory of all supplies and equipment and completing order as needed, pending approval.

Additional Duties:
1. Act as liaison between camp and local pharmacies, hospitals, physician.
2. Stock first aid supplies in all buildings and waterfront areas.
3. Participate in staff training week to deliver messages regarding camper and staff health and safety, as well as to be appropriately trained in relevant Camp Winston skills.

Qualifications & Experience:
● Relevant experience working in the healthcare industry ()
● Relevant post-secondary education,
● Insurable licensed driver with a clean driver abstract
● Satisfactory police record and vulnerable sector checks
● First-aid CPR certified.
● Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to resolve conflict and work with a variety of personalities
● Ability to set and achieve business and team goals
● Collaborative relationship-builder

Considerable Assets:
● Social work experience
● Experiencing working with youth with Neurobiological Disorders
● The ability to learn new software, with experience using CampBrain

Location and Hours
● The Health Care Assistant will live onsite from June - August and will be a key leader during staff training and sessions.
● Must be available for medication administration times

• May be required to provide ‘on-call’ responses

What We Offer & Our Culture:
● We have a camper first (Camper Centric) model. We plan our camp with the focus that the camper deserves the very best version of camp for themselves.
● We operate the Camp Winston Foundation and its programs with Stability,

Accountability, Reliability and Compassion as guiding principles
● We always act in a respectful and effective manner with all people, in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values Camp Winston
● We uphold a high standard of professionalism as outlined in the Code of Conduct
● We pick up the phone, we encourage relationships and understand that much more can be accomplished through conversation and listening
● We respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations and faiths and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities

● We maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations

● We continually seek growth, optimization and improvement to offer the very best care possible to our campers

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $1,700.00 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Health Care: 1 year (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kilworthy, ON P0E 1G0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person