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Administers first aid in accordance to the safety plan.
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Dispenses medication prescribed by physician to all campers and staff.
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Provides first aid in case of an accident and follows physician standing orders in case of illness.
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Takes responsibility for calling physician and/or parents when necessary.
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Maintains accurate records, in bound notebook of all sick calls.
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Maintains and secures confidentiality of all health forms in compliance with HIPPA. The Health Supervisor and the Camp Director/Director of Camp Services have the only access to these securely locked medical records. Decisions to release medical information to other staff members will be based on the camper’s needs and parents’ authorization.
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Models and teaches good health practices for all staff and campers.
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Supplies and maintains first aid kits for specified areas in camp and for out of camp trips and hikes.
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Refers campers and staff to physician’s care at clinic or hospital, with approval of Camp Director.
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Confers with parents as necessary.
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Screens incoming campers for any illnesses, infections, bruises, rashes and other health concerns.
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Notifies the appropriate staff members of camper allergies, medications and health concerns.
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Establishes a system for health screening for arriving campers and staff, as well as a system for health screening for trips out-of-camp.
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Conducts an inventory of supplies and places orders when necessary, ensuring the timely arrival of supplies.
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Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training pertaining to camp health and safety, including, but not limited to universal precautions.
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Responsible for the safety and well being of campers and staff while at the heath center.
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Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitized health center at all times.
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Participates in camp activities when possible and helps with pre-camp training, open house and closing camp.
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Apply behavior management techniques to conflicts with children. Report incidents to supervisor immediately.
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Report suspected child abuse to supervisor immediately.
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Accepts other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Camp Director/Sr. Girl Experience Manager