The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As the Health Care Assistant you will assist the RN in running the healthcare program and health center operations at YMCA Camp Seymour. You will help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques. Review health histories, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish contact with our overseeing doctor and maintain open communication with him or her.
• Establish and maintain clear phone and in-person communication with parents regarding campers’ health.
• Communicate health, allergy, or behavioral concerns to Camp Director, unit leaders, and Staff as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, professional, and organized Health Center and camper patient room; sharing the responsibility of 24-hour health hut coverage with other Health Care Staff.
• Coordinate and supervise Health Center check-in/out: medication intake, lice checks, and health screening.
• Review and maintain all medications and health forms at check-in and thereafter.

Are you a good fit?

• You have a current RN, LPN, EMT, WEMT, WFR, or WFA.
• You have practical knowledge of the organization and distribution of medications, and pediatric care.
• You have integrity, patience, adaptability, a sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serving youth.
• You have current CPR and AED throughout the duration of the season.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day of employment and other online or in-person training as required.

Starting Wage: $360+ per week, depending on experience

*This is a Residential position that includes room and board*

Date of Employment: June 13th – August 25, 2023 (dates are approximate)

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.