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The Aloha Foundation summer camps in Fairlee, VT are currently searching for nursing, health sciences, pre-PA, pre-med and other health sciences students for the position of Health House Assistant. This is a 9-week commitment from mid-June to mid-August living at camp with a comprehensive training and competitive salary (lakeside room and board included). This is an ideal opportunity for a health sciences student (nursing, PA, pre-med) looking to gain experience working in pediatrics, while enjoying a beautiful summer with an amazing, supportive community. The ideal candidate would be a rising senior or new grad with clinical experience; rising sophomores and juniors will be considered based on experience. Although you will have a lot of clinical oversight in this position, it will require a fair amount of independence and you will have a lot of autonomy. You can think of this position as equivalent or more than the typical nursing school clinical rotation. Visit our website to see the full job description at www.alohafoundation.org/employment! Please contact Gretchen_Cyros@alohafoundation.org with any questions.  

Position Summary 

The Health House Assistant is an employee of the Aloha Foundation, assigned to work primarily at one of our summer camps (Aloha, Hive or Lanakila) and is part of the team responsible for supporting the safe and healthy operation of their respective health house and the overall health of the summer camp community. 

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of a Head Nurse and Nursing Supervisor, responsibilities include:

  • Basic first aid, triaging, and assessment skills
  • Clinical documentation of assessments in an electronic health record
  • Professional communication with campers, camp staff, families, and medical providers
  • Assistance in daily medication administration (four times a day) for campers and minor staff
  • Triaging and assessing campers and counselors who are sick and injured visiting the health house, making referrals to elevated levels of care as necessary (e.g. camp physician, urgent care, emergency care, etc.) 
  • On-call overnight requirements to assist with sick campers admitted in the infirmary
  • Implementation and adherence to all national, state, local and Aloha Foundation COVID19 procedures and guidelines which may include involvement in testing, mask wearing, and caring for campers in isolation

Requirements - Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, Abilities

  • Comfortable living and working in a 7-week sleep away camp setting, including being an active participant in the camp community.
  • Hard-working, enthusiastic, and committed to the safety and well-being of campers and staff.
  • Organized and able to follow delegated tasks.
  • Friendly, with a good sense of humor, because sometimes you just have to laugh!

Compensation

This is a seasonal contract. Salary: competitive based on experience plus room and board. 

Education/Experience Level

  • The ideal candidate is a nursing or health science student (PA, pre-med, EMT, etc.) or individual interested in health sciences, public health, primary care, or pediatrics.
  • Clinical experience preferred.
  • Training in first aid, basic assessment, and documentation skills will be provided.

Schedule

Will live and work at the camp for duration of the summer, including certification week, pre-camp, and closing post-camp for a total of 9 weeks between early June and mid-August. Dates subject to change.