Health Services Assistant - Army Lake Camp - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Get away to Army Lake Camp where we serve a variety of groups (churches, youth groups, public/private schools, and more!) Our mission is to inspire Christ-centered love and commitment while sharing God's word by example and instruction through recreational and educational opportunities. Our philosophy is to communicate the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, help campers develop leadership, responsibility, expression of service and Christian values/integrity, as well as challenge the ability of campers and staff to improve skills, self-esteem and expand their Christian experience all while helping campers develop positive relationships. If these values mean as much to you as they do to us, apply today!

This is a seasonal position (June 8, 2025-August 2, 2025).

The Health Services Assistant is to assist with health and wellness of Army Lake Camp participants and to respond to any emergency. Assist with supervision of health and cleanliness standards.

About the role:

• Be at the health center, when scheduled for sick calls before and after mealtimes and be available at all other times during the camp period. Carry radio at all times in case of an emergency.
• Assist in keeping medical records for insurance purposes and at the end of counselor training and at the end of each session, give information to the Camp Director.
• Advise the Camp Director in all matters of health which the Health Services Assistant is communicating to State Health Inspector
• When on duty record all the necessary information in logbooks when giving treatment, dispensing medications, communicating with parents/guardians.
• Assist Health Care Manager in making sure the Health Center is properly stocked with necessary supplies and that replenishment is secured during the camper season.
• Assist in putting together and checking all first aid kits on a regular basis including waterfront and vehicles.
• Be responsible for keeping the health center clean and sanitary.
• Help with other camp responsibilities as requested by the Camp Director
• Assist in receiving any camper medications at Registration for safe keeping in the health center during the camper session. Special instructions on the dosage of the medications should be noted. Keep medications locked up.
• Assist in camper health screening on registration day.
• Distribute medications at meals and at appropriate times throughout day (as directed by prescribing physicians).
• Take all remaining camper medications to the Sweet Shop for pickup on the last day of each session.
• Prepare and distribute lockboxes for staff to keep medications over the summer.
• Work with supervisor to ensure Camp compliance with all relevant Federal, State, and local rules and regulations, as well as with the American Camping Association (ACA) regulations in non-program areas.

Education: high school diploma, minimum age of 18, and one year prior camp staff experience preferred.

Experience: 1 year of experience in a related medical field preferred.

Certifications: Must have (or obtain before campers arrive) one of the following:

• Current physician licensed in Wisconsin
• Registered Nurse licensed in Wisconsin
• Physician Assistant licensed in Wisconsin
• National athletic trainers association certified trainer
• Emergency Medical services practitioner
• American Red Cross responding to emergencies course or equivalent.
• Wilderness First Aid Course
• Or any equivalent certifications
  • Current (or obtain before campers arrive) American Red Cross or American Heart Association basic CPR and AED.
  • Must have taken (or obtain before campers arrive) Medication Administration Principles - Wisconsin department of public instruction online course.
  • Must have taken (or obtain before campers arrive) anaphylaxis training program
  • Valid Wisconsin Driver's license, with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier.