Camp Health Care Assistant

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

Would you like to change lives by providing an amazing experience for every camper?

At Camp Seymour, you get to teach kids self-reliance, a love for nature and the outdoors, and the development of attitudes and practices that build character and leadership - all amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, talent shows, and meaningful relationships.

As a Camp 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:

• Possess a devotion to ensuring the safety and growth of campers, and help train staff in preventative health and risk management.
• Review health histories with the Health Care Specialist, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.
• 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 Health Center check in/out: medication intake and health screening.
• Maintain all medications and health forms at check in and thereafter.
• 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.
• Dispense, or supervise the dispensing of, medications as prescribed or as necessary with instruction from the Health Care Specialist.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant.
• Maintain all records accurately and appropriately: records of treatment, medication, phone calls; complete incident reports, as well as any required additional reports.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Current LPN, EMT, WEMT, WFR, or WFA.
• Practical knowledge of the organization and distribution of medications, pediatric care.
• Outstanding ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, patience, adaptability, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Ability to train, motivate, and support staff; communicate openly with supervisor; support and connect with campers; perform duties as specified in job description and by supervisor; behave as an appropriate positive role model in all camp activities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children.
• Current CPR, AED, and epinephrine administration certification for duration of the season required.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

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

Starting Wage: $480 to $510 per week, depending on experience

Date of Employment: June 8th, 2026 - August 21st, 2026

Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

• Free Saturdays
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

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

Camp Health Care Assistant Job Description

Position Summary

The Health Care Assistant works under Camp Nurse's guidance to run healthcare program and health center operations. Help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques. Provide a quality experience to campers & families, focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represent the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.

Key Responsibilities
• Possess a devotion to ensuring the safety and growth of campers, and help train staff in preventative health and risk management.
• Review health histories with Camp Nurse, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols.
• 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 Health Center check in/out: medication intake, lice checks and health screening.
• Maintain all medications and health forms at check in and thereafter.
• 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.
• Be accessible and available to staff; let staff (post) know where to find you.
• Dispense, or supervise the dispensing of, medications as prescribed or as necessary with instruction from Camp Nurse.
• Be on call with a radio during the night for overnight campout assistance.
• Maintain all records accurately and appropriately: records of treatment, medication, phone calls; complete incident reports, as well as any required additional reports.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Current RN, LPN, EMT, WEMT, WFR, or WFA.
• Practical knowledge of the organization and distribution of medications, pediatric care.
• Outstanding ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, patience, adaptability, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and a commitment to serve youth.
• Ability to train, motivate, and support staff; communicate openly with supervisor; support and connect with campers; perform duties as specified in job description and by supervisor; behave as an appropriate positive role model in all camp activities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children.
• Current CPR, and AED for duration of the season required.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must participate in programming outdoors.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

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