Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge First Aid Technician

Position Objective:

The Ponderosa Lodge (PL) First Aid Technician provides basic first aid services to campers and staff at Ponderosa Lodge as well as maintaining reporting procedures, while seeking to minister to the whole person: body, mind, and soul, as he/she lives out faith in fulfilling Heath Services responsibilities. The First Aid Tech also assists in the areas of programming such as assisting with the primary program and assisting in catering needs for the camp in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The PL Lodge First Aid Technician is a Ministerial position. Ministerial staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings which include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Reports to Healthcare Services Administrator and/or Camp Nurses.
• Responsible to help distribute medication to campers per Medication Administration. Record (MAR) and documents date, time and then initials.
• Accountable to manage Healthcare Center.
• Assist with transportation of campers and staff to health clinic or hospital.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor, including assistance in programming responsibilities (primary program, catering, etc.).
• Checks and documents AEDs, weekly.
• Documents each campers’ clinical encounter in “Circuitree”.
• Documents campers/MH staff/JEMS, etc. in Camp Health Log
• Medications may be at breakfast, lunch, and hour of sleep. A table to distribute medications will be set up across from Dining Hall. Accommodations can be made for campers who need to take medications at other times.
  • Receiving medications, First Aid Technician makes an individualized zip lock bag and labels it camper’s first and last name, and cabin number.
  • Package epi-pen and rescue inhalers in separate and individualized bags with campers and counselors name and then handed off to camper’s counselor
  • Counselor Slips for each camper with medication includes:
    • Counselor’s name
    • Campers Name(first and last)
    • Time they take their medication.
    • Epi-pens and rescue inhalers.

• Manages campers healthcare data compliant with HIPAA “ Need to Know Basis”
• Carries First Aid back pack, (Epi-pens and Benadryl) on Beach Day. Camp Nurse is available by phone as needed.
• Participates in Health Screening of Campers and Staff as they enter Camp and passes on to Camp Nurse all exceptions to wellness for additional screening
• Maintains Check In/Check out record of Epi-pen/Rescue Inhalers. First Aid Technician ensures Epi-pens/Rescue Inhalers are with camper and their associated counselor or relief.
• Can locate, completes and distributes:
  • Worker’s Compensation Packet (DWC-1)
  • Employee or Volunteer non-injury or injury, Incident Report
  • Campers insurance forms
• Compliant with Mount Hermon’s two person policy to off-site medical care.
• For Urgent Care/ER visits the First Aid Tech prints/provides
  • Camper’s insurance form,
  • Health history/emergency contact form and parent/guardian consent (Circuitree).
  • MAR (as needed).
• Weekly: Surveys Healthcare Center for supplies needed and submits Order to Conference Center (CC) First Aid Technician for Healthcare Administrator approval
• Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• none

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate.
• Holds current American Heart Association Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED which includes care of infant, child, and adult.
• Must have a clean driving record due to MH driver policy.
• College or university course work in preventative health practice, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology are preferred.

 

Work Experience:

• Preferred experience (work or volunteer) working in health services environment.

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Love for youth of all ages is essential; capable of providing strong Christian role model.
• Must be able to work with and lead a team with good judgment and decision making abilities.
• Must be punctual and responsible individual.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all applicable lifesaving techniques.
• Must exhibit great interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
• Must be observant and attentive.
• Able to articulate gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Able to engage in active listening.
• Able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• A heart to serve whenever needed.
• Must be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.

 

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to run, crouch, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.

 

Additional Requirements:

• Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in Mount Hermon’s Mission, Vision,