Enrolled in accredited Nursing Program at the University of Saskatchewan or Sask. Polytechnic
First Aid + CPR Certification
BYC provides training for individuals hired without certification
Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) upon offer of employment
Experience working with children
Description
Responsible to ensure that adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, supplies and accessories are maintained at camp at all times
Ensure safe and secure storage of medicine, drugs and medical supplies. The Medicine storage unit will be kept locked at all times when not attended. Access will be by the First Aid Attendant and Camp Director
Be on hand with the Camp Director at weekly camper registration and will interview all campers and their parent or guardian on check-in.
Review camper application forms and seek information from the parent/guardian as to any medical or health condition that the Camp staff should be aware of, including medication, prescription or otherwise, being used by the camper
Take charge of prescriptions or other medication brought by the camper or parent/guardian, and ensure the medication container is fully and properly labeled with clear instructions for proper use
Ask about any allergies or reactions to foods, plants, animals or any material, including first aid material such as band-aids
Work closely with the Cook to ensure campers with food allergies do not come in contact with those foods
Take charge of all medical emergencies at any time
Assist the Camp Director, Program Director and Counselors in any activities as able
Maintain in a clean and orderly fashion, the rooms and medical area assigned to them, and will assist in maintaining the common areas and grounds in a neat and orderly fashion.
Exhibit responsible behavior in keeping with Blackstrap Youth Camp’s Mission Statement