Summer Camp Health Aide - Los Angeles, United States - A Place Called Home

A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home
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Los Angeles, United States

5 days ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Summer Health Aide

Department:
Membership


Reports:
Manager, Membership & Parent Services


Hours:
Full-Time


FLSA:
Temporary (06/03/2024-07/19/2024)


Classification:
Essential


Position Summary:

As part of the Membership Department, the Health Aide promotes a healthy environment for the physical safety of students.

The Health Aide will be at the front line for member safety and well-being during the Summer Session (6/03/24 to 7/19/24).

The Health Aide assesses members who are ill and/or injured and determines if further medical attention is needed during Summer programming hours 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Member Care

  • Monitor campers to ensure their health, safety, and physical wellbeing
  • Provide first aid, and other health treatment as needed to campers
  • Communicate directly with parents regarding health issues of campers, including informing parents of camper illness/injury
  • Enforce and ensure Covid19 health and safety rules and procedures are observed Screen campers for Covid19, secure in sick room to prevent spreading
  • Perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures
  • Examine campers for lice or general health problems when necessary
  • Provide input to APCH staff pertaining to decisions on campers about participation in activities per their health needs
  • Communicate with the supervisor regarding incident observations
  • Prepare, maintain, and replenish first aid kits for various onsite locations and offcampus trips
  • Assist and attend assigned Summer field trips
  • Perform other tasks as assigned
COVID-related responsibilities

  • Possess basic knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing the full continuance of COVID19 response, including:
  • Contact Tracing
  • Immunizations
  • General Health Practice
  • Assist with daily screenings for COVID19 risk, per existing protocol
  • Manage potentially COVIDpositive campers in the isolation area:
  • Supervise campers
  • Contact families
  • Record activity as needed
Administrative

  • Document all injuries and care rendered maintain medical log, complete incident forms for injuries when required
  • Review all Incident/Accident Reports to identify ways to prevent and reduce incidents, accident and injuries
  • Notify supervisor of health problems/concerns and respond to questions related to campers health
  • Inventory supplies monthly and submit a reorder request as needed
  • Communicate necessary medical information in a timely manner to appropriate APCH personnel, parents/guardians while maintaining confidentiality
  • Provide weekly data reports on immunizations and COVID19 vaccinations
  • Work with the Membership team to ensure all immunization records and allergies are up to date
  • Assist Membership team with other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:


The ideal APCH Health Aide is someone who has a love for helping others, enjoys working on a team, and will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards.

To be successful in this role, the Health Aide will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency:
integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development, and compassion.

Technical and Performance Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Flexibility
  • Mission-Driven
  • Dedicated to excellence
  • Detailed oriented
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Office Skills

Education/Training/Experience

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • 1 year experience in healthcare field
  • Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & Basic First Aid
  • 1 year experience working with youth
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is required
Physical and Mental Demands

  • Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
  • Walking, standing required on daily basis
  • Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
  • Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

APCH COVID-19 Vaccination Policy


All new hires must provide proof of their first dose of the vaccine on the first day of employment, if not fully vaccinated, and will have 30 days from their date of hire to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof of completion to the organization's HR department.

All fully vaccinated staff are highly recommended to get their booster vaccine once eligible.


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