Summer Camp - Lincolnville, United States - University of Maine

Description

Job Details


Position Title:
Summer Camp - Healthcare Provider (id:83835)


Campus:
Orono


Department:
Cooperative Extension - OCES


Bargaining Unit:
Temp


Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A


Location:
Lincolnville ME


Statement of the Job:

This position's essential duties are to provide first aid and healthcare treatment for all campers and staff at the University of Maine 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove.

These positions are seasonal (June-August) and located in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor, Maine. We hire 1-2 Health Care Providers for each site.

The 4-H Camps at Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor.

Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Provide first aid and healthcare treatment for all campers and staff. This includes assessment of illnesses, the first response to emergencies, and compassionate care for homesickness.
• Coordinate coverage of the health center during time away from camp; responsible for covering the health center during nights and some weekends.
• Be responsible for the administration of all medications and treatments.
• Post hours for daily medications and notify staff regarding camper health concerns.
• Evaluate and monitor all campers and staff's health, including various complaints and concerns, and report major concerns to the Director.
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including record-keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Create a system for the daily health inspections of the camp to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all.
• Maintain first aid kits, restocking with specific supplies, as necessary.
• Maintain a neat, sanitary, and welcoming health center.
• Report accidents/incidents to the Director for reporting within 24 hours.
• Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety.
• Prepare a summary and evaluation of the entire camp season including inventories, staff evaluations, and camper reports on health problems, and make recommendations for the following season.

Compensation:

• June 9-August 116, 2024, Full-time position

* $600/week (pre-tax) pay increases based on experience, background, and certifications

• Benefits include rustic housing, meals during programming, laundry, and internet service

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state.

UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution.

UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

More information about UMaine is at

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove are in mid-coast Maine, in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. This position is based at one of these two locations.

Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove are sandwiched between two great coastal towns of Rockland and Belfast with the nearby food and arts community of Camden nested in between.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (current in the State of Maine) or other appropriate training as approved by the camp physician, e.g., EMT, WFR, CNA, LPN
• Experience in a summer camp setting is desirable
• Current CPR (if not a WFR) and First Aid certifications
• Ability to update and/or monitor health care, maintain records, and implement the health care plan
• Genuine compassion for and ability to get along well with children of all ages
• Ability to travel outdoors over various terrain, responding efficiently in the event of an emergency

Other Information:
If you are a student, please send all application materials (see below) to

If you are not a student, materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below.

You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.


Search Timeline is as follows:

Review of applications to begin:
Februarry 14, 2024

Iinterviews to begin no earlier than: February 28, 2024

Tentative start date:
June 6, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jessica Decke at or

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME , , TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Other


Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV