Health Supervisor, who is a Level 2 First Aider, or Nurse

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Description of Volunteer Needs: To oversee the general health and safety of all campers and staff and give care within certification guidelines

• Cares for the physical well-being of all participants in the event taking care of all cases of illness and accidents to participants an d staff following GSEM treatment procedures. Utilizes the standing orders of a licensed physician and calls the doctor when treatment procedures require a physician or the medical needs of the person require a higher level of care or facility.

• Check ind ividual health forms, medications, and other medical and dietary concerns of incoming participants and staff. Notifies unit staff or administration of relevant health concerns or health conditions which should be closely monitored.

• Prepares, re -stocks, and supervises all event first aid kits including those in units, the waterfront, for off-site trips and other specialty event program areas.

• Supervises sanitary conditions in the facilities through regular visits to units, kitchen, trash areas and all restrooms. Inform appropriate staff of any sites deemed unsanitary or requiring maintenance.

• Gives instruction in health and safety and first aid to staff and participants as requested and when deemed appropriate.

• Works with Event Director to mainta in a schedule for the health center, medication distribution and other duties as assigned.

• Manages the camp health center including administering medication to participants and staff, treating medical needs within level of training, reporting all treatm ents, while following state and American Camp Association regulations and best practices.

• Reports any injuries or illnesses of participants or staff to the Event Director

• Participates in the general event program when requested.

• Participates in pre -event training, and assists in the opening and closing of event.

• Maintains health records, certificates, records of treatment, medication logs, and other health information in an organized, up to date and confidential manner.

• Modeling proper behavi ors and practices to promote the health and safety of all participants and staff.

• Assist in facility cleanliness, cares for facility property and equipment, asks for materials when needed, and reports any facility repairs in a timely manner.