Camp Lakota Health Assistant

The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist in providing health care to meet individual needs of camp staff and campers.
   • Assist in the daily medication distribution and management.
   • Provide care as needed for both staff and campers seeking medical attention under the direction and supervision of the health supervisor, within the scope of their skills, the camp’s health care manual and treatment plan.
   • Assist in the supervision of both staff and campers while in the care of the health team.
   • Provide CPR and First Aid coverage as needed at designated times and locations.
   • Collaborate with the health supervisor, administrative camp staff and other medical staff as necessary to ensure medical needs are met.
2. Organize, maintain, and utilize adequate resources for serving the health and medical needs of the campers and staff.
   • Assist in setting up the camp health center under the supervision of the health supervisor and administrative team.
   • In collaboration with the camp director and health supervisor, identify inventory needs and order and maintain stock of all necessary medical supplies and equipment identified in the camp health care manual.
3. Assist in the maintenance of accurate and detailed medical records according to state, American Camp Association, and GSGLA standards.
   • Ensure staff and camper health examinations are current and on file.
   • Prepare and utilize daily medical log for treatment and medications.
   • Prepare and record insurance and accident report forms.
   • Record and maintain caregiver communication logs.
4. Assist in overseeing First Aid procedures and supplies
   • Prepare and distribute first aid kits as needed throughout the camp.
   • Ensure supplies in first aid kits are stocked in accordance with the camp healthcare manual and distributed as needed.
5. Assist in screening all campers and staff upon arrival at camp.
   • Verify health history and examination.
   • Verify emergency authorization.
   • Identify any observable evidence of illness or communicable disease.
   • Conduct a health assessment.
   • Secure all medications used by campers and staff.
6. Assist in supervising sanitary conditions throughout camp.
   • Report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the health supervisor and Camp Director.
7. Participate and effectively communicate as a member of the camp team.
   • Address staff and campers’ health concerns in a timely manner and report any health problems or symptoms of illness to the Camp Director.
   • Serve as a role model through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
   • Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special programs, sleep outs, and other all-camp activities and camp functions.
8. Other duties as assigned.