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Job Title:

Wellness Assistant

Salary:

First Year Salary $550/week (plus room & board)

Term:

May 2019 to August 2019 (possibility of Fall contract extension)

Location:

CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (MacTier, ON)

Summary:

CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (commonly known as “Lake Joe”) is a fully accessible lakefront residential facility located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, providing a unique blend of recreation, skills training, social interaction, and personal discovery in a safe, inclusive environment. Two hours north of Toronto, Lake Joe stretches over 12.5 acres of waterfront property on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake Joseph. Staff and volunteers provide a wide range of high-quality programs to people of all ages who are living with vision loss.

The Wellness Assistant will provide coordinated support to guests and the food services team around general safety and wellness of guests, with a specific focus on special diets. In general, the Wellness Assistant will support the Wellness Coordinator with the assistance of daily living needs to campers/guests and provide support in the Wellness Centre in the administration of the healthcare strategy of the camp.  The primary responsibilities of the Wellness Team are to support our guests in their daily care, hydration, first-aid and/or medical emergency response, safety and daily living at Lake Joe. When the schedule allows, there may also be an opportunity to assist with program facilitation. 

Essential Duties entail (but not limited to): 

• - Collaborates and assist the Wellness Coordinator and Managers on wellness methods in the planning, monitoring and evaluating of all components of the Wellness Centre
• - Provide complete first-aid service to all guests, volunteers and staff as needed
• - Contact EMS for transportation to local area hospital, if required
• - Organize and maintain a well-kept Wellness Centre. 
• - Informs Wellness Coordinator/Program Manager when supplies need reordering or replenishing
• - Maintain and keep record of all first-aid kits for site, vehicles and staff
• - Reorder supplies for first-aid kits with approval of Program Manager
• - Act as a liaison between the Lake Joseph Centre and local medical clinics and services in the absence of the Wellness Coordinator
• - Assist with the staff training sessions related to health and wellness as well as attending all required training and meetings
• - Be a positive role model for staff, volunteers and guests
• - Champion a Culture of Volunteerism by supporting an environment where volunteers are respected and valued members of the team
• - Ensure all dietary needs for guests are provided to the kitchen two weeks in advance as well as coordinate all special diets with the kitchen for all off-sites and boat trips
• - Work with the catering company and Guest Services team on an on-going basis for changing dietary requirements
• - Attend all meals to ensure appropriate dietary meals are getting to the appropriate persons
• - Ensure that there are water stations for guests and staff to ensure sun-safety practices
• - Assist guests with daily living and minimal personal care
• - Share 24-hour on-call requirements
• - Other duties as assigned

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative of the role, but aren’t exhaustive and may be subject to change as required.

Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience): 

• - Experience working with special diets/diabetic diets
• - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Experience with blind, partially sighted and deaf-blind children and adults as well as special need populations is an asset
• - Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”
• - Current (within 6 months of start date) and clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check before start of contract
• -  “G” Class driver’s license an asset with current and clear Drivers Abstract
• - Post-secondary education in Nursing or related field
• - Experience working with special populations
• - Able to assist in daily living activities
• - Able to understand clients and their special situation
• - Ability to increase client’s comfort, safety and mobility
• - Ability to assist guests with nutrition, ambulation and hygiene
• - Ability to chart campers’ progress
• - Must be willing to reside at Lake Joseph Centre
• - Must be willing to work standard camp hours
• - Self-directed and self-motivated
• - Ability to work in a busy and changing environment
• - Must be willing to share accommodations if required

Closing Date for Applications:  

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until March 31, 2019 for an May start date.

Please apply online at cniblakejoe.campbrainstaff.com

CNIB strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. CNIB is committed to following recruitment and selection practices based on merit, transparency, accessibility and inclusion ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with CNIB.

To help ensure that this commitment is met, CNIB is committed to working with all candidates that require accommodation. If you require accommodation, please state in your cover letter what accommodation you require and CNIB will work with you to meet your needs at every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CNIB, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Title:

Wellness Coordinator

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Term:

June 2019 to August 2019 (possibility of Fall contract extension)

Location:

CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (MacTier, ON)

Summary:

CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (commonly known as “Lake Joe”) is a fully accessible lakefront residential facility located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, providing a unique blend of recreation, skills training, social interaction, and personal discovery in a safe, inclusive environment. Two hours north of Toronto, Lake Joe stretches over 12.5 acres of waterfront property on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake Joseph. Staff and volunteers provide a wide range of high-quality programs to people of all ages who are living with vision loss.

With exceptional guest safety and experience at the forefront, the Wellness Coordinator will collaborate with the Program Manager, Wellness Assistant and contracted catering company to provide care to all guests, with a focus on overall wellness, including special diets. The Wellness Coordinator will work with the Wellness Assistant to ensure smooth running of the Wellness Centre. They will be responsible for healthcare related matters which include, but is not limited to guest wellness (hydration, sun safety), first-aid and/or emergency medical response, maintaining of medical records and notes, as well as provide support with daily living needs.

Essential Duties entail (but not limited to): 

• - Collaborate and assist the Wellness Assistant in the planning, monitoring and evaluating of all components of the Wellness Centre services area
• - Provide complete first-aid service to all guests, volunteers and staff
• - Contact EMS for transportation to local area hospital, if required
• - Organize and maintain a well-kept Wellness Centre
• - Inform Program Manager when supplies need reordering or replenishing
• - Maintain and keep record of all first-aid kits for site, vehicles and staff
• - Reorder supplies for first-aid kits with approval of Program Manager
• - Act as liaison between the Lake Joseph Centre and local medical clinics and services
• - Assist with staff training sessions as well as attend all required training and meetings
• - Be a positive role model for staff, volunteers and guests
• - Champion a Culture of Volunteerism by supporting an environment where volunteers are respected and valued members of the team
• - Ensure all dietary needs for guests are provided to the kitchen two weeks in advance, as well as coordinate all special diets with the kitchen for all off-sites and boat trips
• - Work with the catering company on an on-going basis for changing dietary requirements
• - Attend all meals to ensure appropriate dietary meals are getting to the appropriate persons
• - Ensure that there are water stations for guests, volunteers and staff outdoors to ensure sun-safety practices
• - Assist campers/guests with daily living and minimal personal care
• - Deliver programming when schedule allows
• - Share 24-hour on call requirements
• - Other duties as assigned

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative of the role, but aren’t exhaustive and may be subject to change as required.

Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience): 

• - Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C, CPR-HCP preferred
• - Post-secondary education in Nursing or related field
• - Current and clear Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check before start of the contract
• -  “G” Class driver’s license
• - Current and clear Drivers Abstract
• - Experience/comfort working with animals is an asset
• - Experience working with special populations
• - Able to assist in daily living activities
• - Able to understand clients and their special situation
• - Ability to increase client’s comfort, safety and mobility
• - Ability to assist client with nutrition, ambulation and hygiene
• - Ability to chart guests’ progress
• - Must be willing to reside at Lake Joseph Centre
• - Must be willing to work standard camp hours and flexible hours
• - Self-directed and self-motivated
• - Able to work in a busy and changing environment
• - Willing to share accommodations if required
• - Experience working with special diets/diabetic diets
• - Excellent interpersonal skills
• - Experience working with children and adults who are blind, deaf-blind as well as special need populations an asset
• - Occasional travel may be required

Closing Date for Applications:  

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until March 31, 2019, for a June 2019 start date.

Please apply online at cniblakejoe.campbrainstaff.com

CNIB strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. CNIB is committed to following recruitment and selection practices based on merit, transparency, accessibility and inclusion ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with CNIB.

To help ensure that this commitment is met, CNIB is committed to working with all candidates that require accommodation. If you require accommodation, please state in your cover letter what accommodation you require and CNIB will work with you to meet your needs at every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CNIB, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Title:

Program Facilitator – Inclusion Support Specialist

Salary:

First Year Salary $500/week (plus room & board)

Term:

Summer Staff: June – August

Possibility of Fall contract extension

Location:

CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (MacTier, ON)

Summary:

CNIB Lake Joseph Centre (commonly known as “Lake Joe”) is a fully accessible lakefront residential facility located in the Muskoka region of Ontario, providing a unique blend of recreation, skills training, social interaction, and personal discovery in a safe, inclusive environment. Two hours north of Toronto, Lake Joe stretches over 12.5 acres of waterfront property on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake Joseph. Staff and volunteers provide a wide range of high-quality programs to people of all ages who are living with vision loss.

The Program Facilitator – Inclusion Support Specialist will hold guest experience as the highest priority while providing safe recreational opportunities for guests (seniors, adults, families, children and youth) attending the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre. Working with our Accessibility & Inclusion Lead this person will be the main point of contact for providing support for guests who require additional attention. They will take a leadership role in assisting with staff training, assisting with adaptive equipment and planning modified programs, when possible. They will support other areas (waterfront, boat, land programs) as needed.

Essential Duties entail (but not limited to):

• - Energetically and inclusively facilitate recreation programs (crafts, games, camp fires, etc.) for our seniors, adult, youth and family guests
• - Positively support waterfront programming in a non-lifeguard capacity
• - Positively support off-site field trips

• - Using a guest-focused approach, facilitate, support and evaluate recreation programs. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the assigned program

• - Uphold all standards and policies of the CNIB Lake Joseph Centre, with particular care given to customer service

• - In an effort to expand upon Lake Joe’s programming, provide new and creative ideas with respect to scheduling, programs, and service delivery with a focus on inclusion

• - Assist guests by taking an active role in all dining room duties and responsibilities, including serving meals
• - Welcome guests by taking an active role in all duties pertaining to change-over day
• - Assist guests in the event of an emergency or whenever necessary
• - Provide support to staff, volunteers and site visitors
• - Champion a Culture of Volunteerism by supporting an environment where volunteers are respected and valued members of the team
• - Actively participate in staff meetings and all ongoing training
• - Work as a team member taking on other areas of responsibilities as needed
• - Work on individual assignments as needed
• - Understand and be sensitive to the unique and safety considerations that need to be taken when working with a special population
• - Provide assistance to guests to ensure their safety at all times
• - Other duties as assigned

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative of the role, but aren’t exhaustive and may be subject to change as required.

Qualifications: (Education, Training, Experience):

• - Strong interpersonal skills including patience, empathy, communication
• - Education in the field of Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Developmental Services Worker or similar field an asset
• - Knowledge and experience in recreation programs and settings
• - Good communication and interpersonal skills
• - Swimming certifications such as Bronze Cross an asset
• - Ability to work in a team setting and independently
• - Current Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• - Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”
• - Experience working with people with vision loss (children, teens, adults and seniors) is an asset
• - Ability to work flexible hours as well as standard camp hours
• - Ability to work in a changing and busy environment
• - Must reside at Lake Joseph Centre during operational season
• - Must be willing to share accommodations with other staff members

Closing Date for Applications:  

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until March 31.

Please apply online at cniblakejoe.campbrainstaff.com

CNIB strives to establish and maintain an inclusive workplace and believes that the diversity of our workforce is an invaluable asset. CNIB is committed to following recruitment and selection practices based on merit, transparency, accessibility and inclusion ensuring that all candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment with CNIB.

To help ensure that this commitment is met, CNIB is committed to working with all candidates that require accommodation. If you require accommodation, please state in your cover letter what accommodation you require and CNIB will work with you to meet your needs at every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest in CNIB, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Summer Camp Nurse

Dates of Employment

Start Date: June 20, 2019

End Date: August 20, 2019 (please note that these positions require a full summer commitment)

Location: Minden, ON (living on site required)

The Camp

Since 1918, campers have come to Onondaga Camp each summer to discover the challenges and rewards of outdoor adventure and friendship.  A true Canadian summer tradition, Onondaga Camp offers an extraordinary environment for kids to play, explore, achieve, and grow.

Onondaga Camp is a summer residential camp for children ages 6-16 near Minden, Ontario.  We facilitate over 1,500 campers each summer.  We hire staff on the basis of the soundness and maturity of their judgment, their commitment to being strong role models, and most importantly their ability to establish positive and caring relationships with their campers.

The Position

Onondaga Camp is looking for certified (RN/RPN) nursing staff for the summer of 2019. Applications are welcomed from certified and graduating nurses.

Nursing staff are responsible for the general health and well-being of our campers and staff as well as the management of our infirmary in conjunction with the camp doctor.

Specific roles and responsibilities include: 

• - Daily clinics (time for campers/staff to visit the health centre to see a nurse or the doctor) and associated charting.
• - Daily medication administration.
• - First aid kit maintenance (camp activities and overnight canoe trips).
• - Assistance with daily first aid and medical emergencies as required.

The Application Process

To apply, please complete our online application by clicking here.  Please note that although we thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. 

Onondaga Camp values the diversity of people.  We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodation will be provided, on request, to support candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  All responses will be handled with strict confidence.

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Camp Medical Officer/Nursing Student

We are looking for someone who wants to have an incredible time this summer while making a BIG difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. At Camp McGovern we serve about 75 kids each week - all of whom are referred to us through Children’s Aid, United Way Agencies or Big Brothers Big Sisters. We have 120 acres, between Hanover and Durham, on the beautiful Saugeen River.

We are looking for a nursing or health care student to join our fabulous team.  If you enjoy working with children and have a great attitude, this position might be for you! Applicants must be 19 years of age, hold an up-to-date Standard First Aid + CPR. Additionally, you must be reliable, value integrity, understand the power of patience, and be able to balance both the compassion and excitement of camp.

The position includes:

• - reviewing all medical forms weekly and discussing concerns with the Director
• - cross-referencing medication that arrives at camp with what was expected
• - ensuring children take their medication as prescribed/as needed
• - performing first aid and follow up as needed
• - performing head checks for lice and possibly helping with treatments
• - accompanying camper to doctor if off-site care is required
• - keeping MAR sheets and up-to-date records

The best Camp Medical Officers:

• - are great at listening to staff and campers who need an ear
• - provide comfort and support when someone needs it
• - are creative and resourceful with campers who need more attention
• - prioritize and communicate well, asking for help when needed
• - are organized and keep accurate records
• - understand and keep confidential things confidential

The summer contract begins on June 19 and completes on August 25. Room and board provided. For successful staff members, we are happy to provide references and letters for employment and education.

Please email a cover letter and resume to director@campmcgovern.com.

We look forward to speaking with you soon!

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Cave Springs Camp is a United Church camp located in Beamsville, Ontario offering a unique summer camp experience since 1951. Cave Springs provides Day Camp and Overnight Camp programming for children and youth between the ages of 5-15. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe community environment for all campers where they are encouraged to seek out challenge, build meaningful connections, and explore their relationship with God and others while learning about Christ, themselves and creation.

The responsibility and trust placed in our staff is immense and requires individuals who display a Christian commitment, caring attitude and enthusiasm for children. We are seeking individuals who are looking to explore their own leadership potential, to learn, to grow, and to be challenged.

Camp staff are chosen from a wide range of applicants and go through an intense screening and training process. Staff display a Christian commitment, caring attitude and enthusiasm for children.

Cave Springs is currently hiring for a Health Care Co-ordinator. The HCC is considered a member of the Cave Springs \"Leadership Team\". Members of the Leadership Team will have responsibilities specific to a designated area of camp. They will attend additional training to prepare for their leadership roles within the camp community. All members of the Leadership Team will be supervised by the four person Directing Team (comprised of the Camp Director, Head of Programming, Head of Day Camp, and Head of Mainsite). All members of the Leadership Team will have opportunities to facilitate camper programming and staff training.

 The Health Care Co-ordinator will be responsible for maintaining the operation of the camp wellness centre. Weekly tasks include: intake of all camper health forms, screening and flagging any noteworthy health conditions, ensuring all dietary restrictions are communicated to the kitchen, briefing staff on important camper health notes for the upcoming week. Daily tasks include assessment and treatment of injury and illness in staff and campers, maintenance of all wellness centre documentation, administration of daily medications, other duties as required. The health care co-ordinator will have opportunities to be involved in the planning and facilitation of camp activities and should be excited to be a part of the wider camp community.  Candidates should have experience and/or education in a health related field.

 Members of the Leadership Team will:

• -Have strong leadership, initiative, and ability to work in a team leadership environment.
• -Be open and inviting to all that are at Cave Springs Camp regardless of race, gender, age and background
• -Be able to relate well to a variety of ages and demonstrate an ability to mediate, facilitate and build unity among staff.
• -Enjoy working with children and possess relevant soft skills in youth interaction
• -Have previous experience working in summer camping (preferred), or equivalent experience. 

 All applicants must:

1. Submit a Police Criminal Record Check and completed medical form on or before June 1st of the year of employment 
2. Hold current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain essential
3. Be available for the term of employment as specified in the contract.
4. Be available for the term of employment as specified in the contract.
5. Be willing to live residentially at the camp from June 25^th- August 25^th, 2018.
                    -Opportunities to work on Spring staff in May and June will be available to members of the Leadership Team

Interested applicants must complete an application package at Cave Springs Camp Staff Applications

The deadline for Leadership Team applications is Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 5:00 pm

*Select candidates will be selected to participate in interviews.
**Any questions about the contents of the application or the application process can be directed to Sharon Millar at director@cavespringscamp.on.ca 

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The Wellness team cares for the mental and physical health of the Pine Crest community.  Daily responsibilities such as health and wellness checks, first aid assessments, medication administration, and stocking first aid kits are important components to keeping our staff and campers well.  This team also works with the OP Director to support health concerns from our out trips, contributing to decision making in regard to treatment in the field. Wellness staff must be willing to listen, problem solve, and work as a team to promote wellness and health at Pine Crest.  Furthermore, when the wellness department is not busy wellness staff are expected to interact with campers and staff to promote healthy lifestyles. They will provide leadership and role modelling to all camp staff regarding sun safety, healthy eating, adequate sleep and regular exercise among others.

Qualifications Required: Standard First Aid & CPR C, G driver’s license and minimum 21 years of age for insurance purposes

Assets: Wilderness First Aid, RN or social work student

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Do you have a passion for caring for people and being outdoors? Do you love helping kids overcome obstacles so they can have great experiences? Then this may be the best summer job you will ever find!

Lambton Centre runs an Outdoor Education program and a Summer Camp program from May to August.  We are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented, creative individuals who love the outdoors and working with children.  This amazing experience offers great leadership development opportunities and a place to build your health care skills and make lifelong friends.

This position is a contract full-time position. The incumbent will be responsible for implementing all health and safety precautions in regards to camper and staffs well-being; this includes the storage and distribution of all medications. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for communicating with REACH staff, campers and parents to ensure the integration of campers with a disability into the summer program.

Overview of Key Position Responsibilities:

• - To provide constructive, consistent and modelled leadership for summer camp staff. For example, to attend ALL required camp activities, in a punctual and positive manner, as to set an example for other staff.
• - To provide first aid care to campers and staff.
• - To create, stock and supply “fanny pack” first aid kits for all cabin groups
• - To oversee the inclusion and integration of campers with a disability.
• - To work with staff who provide 1-on-1 support for REACH campers to ensure a positive camp experience for both staff and camper.
• - To maintain the proper and required documentation; including health care forms, MAR sheets, SOAP notes and incident reports.
• - To provide a safe and comforting environment for campers who are feeling unwell
• - To ensure that all campers and staff receive their medication using the directions provided by the physician or caregiver.
• - To lead sessions during staff training relevant to Health and Safety.
• - To be present and available to all camp staff and campers during the day
• - Accommodations are available throughout the summer.  But the candidate must be able to live at camp when there are campers on site.
• - To carry out the policies and directives set forth by the Board of Directors as well as the Ontario Campers Association, United Church of Canada Camping Association and REACH.

Qualifications/Education/Competencies/Experience

• - Some post-secondary education in the medical field required
• - Evident Organizational skills
• - Ability to connect with parents/guardians in a professional manner.
• - Demonstrated communication skills as well as the ability to speak publically
• - Reliable, punctual, dependable and accountable
• - Appreciation and passion for Summer Camp
• - Self-motivated
• - Vulnerable Records Screening required
• - First Aid / CPR Level C Certificate

Please forward resumes to jobs@lambtoncentre.com

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YMCA Presqu'ile is seeking a wellness coordinator.  The successful applicant is a Nurse or Nursing student looking to help keep our campers healthy.  Presqu'ile is a small residential camp located on the west side of Georgian Bay 20 minutes north of Owen Sound.  Interested applicants can apply via email to the address provided.

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Camp Menesetung – Who We Are: Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Leadership Training Centre

On the Shore of Lake Huron – 5 Minutes north of Goderich, Ontario.

Camp Menesetung (25 staff, 50-70 campers/week) is a non-profit charity that seeks to provide amazing growth opportunities to campers (ages 5-15) of all backgrounds at subsidized rates – Camp is for Everyone. Camp Menesetung is affiliated with the United Church of Canada and we welcome and celebrate staff and campers of all backgrounds from aethiest-agnostic-religious. Our mission is explicitly NOT to seek to convert our campers, but to foster an environment where all feel comfortable sharing community, opening their minds, thinking big thoughts, and enjoying the support & friendship.

Camp Menesetung is committed to valuing the good work that our staff do, we are committed to continuing to raise the bar on the quality of our experience and are thrilled to report that we have achieved a 40% summer staff salary increase for the second year in a row for Summer 2019. Though as anyone who has worked at a summer camp will tell you, the reason that we keep coming back every year is not about the money. This is a job that, if you are ready for it, has the potential to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life; this is a job that will change lives. Choosing this job is a choice to challenge yourself to become a better person. Are you ready?

Camp Menesetung also supports a Spring Program Staff team (May-August) which all applicants are welcome to apply for in addition to this position.

Required Qualifications: Age: 18+, Standard First Aid/CPR-C, clean Vulnerable sector police record check, additional health care experience an asset.

Salary: Dependent on experience and certifications, between ($350-$500/week + Room&Board)

Employment Dates: Summer Sessions (Sunday-Friday) June 30^th-August 16^th, 2019

Responsibilities: The Health Care Provider, is responsible for the Health & Safety of all campers and staff on-site. Including: Storage and distribution of camper and staff medications, and being available as a first-aid first responder to injuries of varying degrees. Please see the Job Description on our website below for further details.

To Apply

For more information and to complete an online application, please visit our website! www.campmenesetung.ca/job-opportunities

If you have any questions please contact us!

Clayton Peters | Executive Director of Camp Menesetung | director@campmenesetung.ca

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Position Available - Camp Student Nurse / Lifeguard 2019
Camp Pathfinder, Algonquin Park

Choosing to work at Camp Pathfinder means that you’ve chosen more than a summer job. You’ve signed up for an experience where you can have a powerful impact on the lives of children, and you can spend the summer in Algonquin Park at an historic summer camp with a sterling reputation. You’ll become part of a camping community with over a century of history. 

Camp Pathfinder, est. 1914, is a renowned boys summer camp with a tradition almost as old as Algonquin Park itself.  The Pathfinder Student Nurse plays a crucial role in stewarding our history and our camp’s ongoing success. The student nurse frequently also serves as a lifeguard and swim instructor in the camp’s aquatics program.

In this role, you will provide care to children and staff, a medical “home away from home.”  You will work closely with the Camp Director and senior staff, the Camp Nurse and Medical Directors, to respond to illness and injury, promote good health and hygiene, teach lifelong swim and aquatics skills, and enhance the well-being of the Pathfinder community.

Here’s what you’ll get to do:

• - Integrate nursing and health knowledge with a camp tradition of outdoor health and wellbeing.
• - Provide care to a wonderful small community of 110 campers and 75 staff
• - Assume a leadership role to influence healthy behaviors in the camp setting.
• - Work with the Camp Director, Medical Directors (emergency physician and pediatrician), RNs, first responders and senior camp staff.
• - Teach aquatics and swimming, lifeguard, create safe, fun waterfront environment.
• - Paddle, swim, hike, stargaze and play in Algonquin Park every day.
• - Become part of a great community and camp family spanning the world.
• - Participate in wilderness medicine and first response education programs for camp staff.
• - Attend the Ontario Camps Association camp health workshop in May.
• - Administer daily medications, prepare medical kits for out-trips, respond to injuries and illness, review and manage camper and staff health records, and communicate with camp staff and parents as needed.
• - Live in full-time residence on beautiful Pathfinder Island, in the heart of Algonquin.

 Here’s what you’ll need:

• - Be an enrolled student in a nursing program.
• - A Bronze Cross, NLS, WSI or higher certification in aquatics/lifesaving
• - An appetite for adventure, a love of the outdoors, and a passion for caring for young people.
• - An ability to act collaboratively, mixed with the skills and capacity to act as the only health provider and clinician on Pathfinder Island.
• - Innovative, critical thinking skills, excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• - Strong clinical nursing skills.

How to apply:

• - Send your resume, short cover letter and list two references to:
  Mike Sladden, Camp Pathfinder, mike@camppathfinder.com

• - You will require a criminal background check.
• - We will follow up with you for an interview by phone and in person.
• - Feel free to call 585.249.0716 with any questions or to discuss further.

Residential:

Full Season dates June 25 – Aug. 20, 2019. An earlier start date may be available.

Salary:
Per age and experience. Includes room and board and days off.

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Job Title: Health Care Provider

Reporting to: Summer Camp Director

 Responsible to: Summer Camp Director

Job Summary:

• - This person is responsible for collecting medical forms, medications, and relevant information during registration, ensuring that all medical information is complete, filed, and medications are organized and stored safely
• - This person is responsible for becoming aware of campers needs, administering medications, providing minor treatments and deciding when other intervention is necessary
• - This person is responsible for keeping diligent anecdotal records, incident forms and medicinal profiles
• - This person is responsible for keeping the Director informed of the state of the camp\'s health
• - This person must adhere to and support the KMK policies and procedures manual and the staff training manual
• - This person must keep the health hut clean and monitor the cleanliness of the bathrooms
• - This person must be available to monitor ill campers and staff overnight if necessary

Job Specifications:

• - Term of employment: June-end of August (potential to work in June)
• - Salary: variable depending upon experience
• - Minimum 19 years of age
• - Needs one of the following first aid certificates: St John\'s Ambulance Standard First Aid certificate, Canadian Red Cross Society Standard First Aid Certificate, or a Certificate that the Ministry of Health deems to be equivalent with the above
• - Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
• - Health care experience an asset
• - Community building skills
• - Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a desire to participate in possible camp activities
• - Mature enough to support policies and procedures

Job Duties:

• - Be very familiar with and assume responsibilities outlined in the Policies and Procedures manual under: Arrival and Check in / check out procedures, Medications and Lice, Illness and epidemics, Allergies, Health Care - General, Illness and Injuries, and Emergency Procedures.
• - Familiar with location and operation of closest emergency facilities, e.g. Strathroy District Hospital, St. Joseph’s Urgent Care Clinic.
• - Work registration collecting medical forms, ensuring that information is complete, collecting all medications, labeling and organizing it by cabins, creating a log sheet of medication dispersals, and organizing head lice check
• - Keep diligent records by keeping a count of medication used, creating medical profiles organized in a binder by cabin groups, and by keeping anecdotal records of all medications dispensed and all interventions given (ie: ill patients staying at the health hut, minor injuries treated, etc.)
• - Keep Director appraised daily of state of camp health, injuries, supplies required, concerns arising through medical intervention
• - Monitor camp cleanliness and keep health hut disinfected and orderly. Notify director of any concerns.
• - Be visible and always make whereabouts known.
• - Keep all staff informed of high needs or special needs children, procedure for dealing with them and training in use of epi pens for example
• - Keep all medical information on health form, except in case of special need, confidential
• - Treat minor injuries on site, send moderate injuries to Emergency Clinic.
• - Apply appropriate first aid in case of severe injuries, call 911, appoint someone to accompany the camper or staff to hospital, pass along pertinent medical history
• - Keep supplies well stocked, check expiry dates
• - Keep first aid and search kits in good working order, checking them regularly
• - Provide first aid and if possible CPR training during staff training week
• - Relief time will be given by an acting lifeguard or off-site nurse
• - Actively participate in camp programs and activities where possible

Health Care Provider Cont.

• - Proactively identifies areas of concern and problem solves
• - Submits reports as required
• - Any other duties delegated by the Director
• - Meets regularly with the Director, Assistant Director, and program staff to assess the strengths and needs of the current camp, staff performance, and safety issues
• - Trains lifeguards in their duties and procedures in case they need to fill in or are able to offer relief time
• - Meets with the Director to discuss their performance evaluation and restates goals for ongoing performance and personal growth
• - Any concerns which are deemed serious, but not grounds for dismissal by the Director, will be given one week for improvement. A board member will be notified.  Termination of employment may occur in one week\'s time if the Director and Board Member deem it necessary. 

Job Limitations and Boundaries

• - The health care provider shall involve the director in the following cases; in any crisis situation where emergency services are called to the camp, or if a child discloses abuse.
• - Any performance related issues in the health hut or elsewhere at the camp, which endanger the safety of other campers or staff must be discussed with the Camp Director.
• - Any incidents which occur anywhere at the camp requiring an incident report to be completed must be communicated to the director.
• - Any issues related to Safety Concerns which pose an imminent risk of harm to anyone, must be shared with the Director, and if not the director then to the Board of Directors.

Risk Assessment

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Easter Seals Camp Woodeden, located in London, Ontario, provides life-changing recreational camp programs for children and youth living with physical disabilities.

We asked our staff #whywoodeden? They said \"You go to Camp Woodeden thinking that it\'s a summer job, but you leave with a second home and a second family.\"

Come join our #family

Check out our Employment Opportunities Document for more information and application instructions.

Camp Therapist
June 25 - August 9 - Pay is commensurate with experience
1-2 days/week

Reporting directly to the Camp Director, the Camp Therapist is responsible for providing social, emotional and mental health support for campers and staff. The Camp Therapist will work closely with the Camp Life Director and Health Care Team in identifying campers and staff who could benefit from additional support, meeting with individuals and groups and, when necessary, assisting staff in obtaining outside support if necessary.

Requirements: Post-secondary education in a related field, preferably BSW, MSW or
equivalent required. 2+ years camp preferred.

CAMPING PROGRAM

With 83 years of experience in camping and recreation, Easter Seals Ontario recognizes that it is the phenomenal camp staff that has consistently provided campers with a memorable, high quality, experience. Easter Seals Ontario is a recognized leader in providing therapeutic recreation programs for children and youth who have a physical disability. The high quality is evident in everything from the outstanding programs and facilities to the excellent food.

CAMPING PROGRAM GOALS

Easter Seals Ontario camps operate to serve children and young adults living with physical disabilities, as well as their families. Each camper is encouraged to become involved in all aspects of the camping experience, according to their personal ability.

• - Provide a recreation experience to Easter Seals children and young adults that is
  safe;
• - Promote the development of life skills that enhance future independence;
• - Build self-esteem through activities that challenge each camper\'s’ individuals abilities;
• - Provide opportunities for social interaction, building friendships and the development of healthy interpersonal behaviours and to have FUN!

STAFF AND VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Essential Physical Functions

• - Communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff
• - Effective verbal and written communication
• - Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.
• - Able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
• - Lift and carry up to 22kg/50lbs
• - Able to manage lifting, some bending, stooping and stretching as well as daily
  exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions.
• - Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards

Essential Social and Emotional Functions

• - Observe camper and staff behaviour and apply appropriate behaviour-management techniques, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• - Live and work in an environment with limited privacy and personal space
• - Work up to 10 days in a row with little down time
• - Work with and have patience for children, youth and young adults for up to 24 hours a day
• - Able to work constructively with individuals from a wide-variety of backgrounds and personalities
• - Able to recognize emotional stressors and implement self-care strategies
• - Able to discuss emotional and social needs with supervisors
• - Work and thrive in a community with little personal space, up to twenty-four hours (24) a day
• - Make decisions in high-stress situations
• - Respect and comply with the camp policies

PERSONAL CARE

At Camp Woodeden we pride ourselves on providing everything necessary for campers to be successful while at camp. Working in teams of two (or more) all Camp Woodeden staff and volunteers help to provide personal care for campers. For Cabin Counsellors, Program Counsellors and Cabin Leaders approximately 35-50% of their daily tasks are personal care tasks. Examples of these tasks are:

• - Bathing/Showering
• - Brushing teeth
• - Hair care
• - Toileting (changing adult incontinence pads/diapers)
• - Dressing
• - Feeding
• - Lifting and transferring between bed, wheelchair, program activities
• - Clean intermittent catheterizations

All staff and volunteers receive training in providing appropriate and supportive personal care.

Link to our Employment Opportunities:http://bit.ly/2PvV5cZ

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Camp Oochigeas is a privately funded organization that provides children with and affected by childhood cancer opportunities for growth through challenging, magical, and enriching experiences. 

Camp Ooch currently seeks a Health Care Assistant/PSW to join the paid summer staff team for 2019. Full details for the role can be found at https://www.ooch.org/camp/document.doc?id=1679. 

Completed applications can be sent to hr@ooch.org and questions can be sent to Marg Wiley at mwiley@ooch.org. 

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Camp Oochigeas is a privately funded organization that provides children with and affected by childhood cancer opportunities for growth through challenging, magical, and enriching experiences. 

Camp Ooch currently seeks a Summer Staff Nurse to join the paid summer staff team for 2019. Full details for the posting can be found at https://www.ooch.org/camp/document.doc?id=1678. 

Completed applications can be sent to hr@ooch.org and any questions can be sent to Marg Wiley at mwiley@ooch.org. 

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We are looking for Camp Nurse!

Camp Tamakwa in Algonquin Park is looking for a registered RN or RPN who is excited to spend a summer in the park as part of our medical team.

This position is a great way to get hands on experience working with kids, work with a team of incredible doctors... in a beautiful setting!!!

**Successful applicants would live and work on site from June 17-  Aug 17
**all room and board is provided

For more information please don\'t hesitate to call us at 416 924 7433

CAMP NURSE

• -The nurse works closely with the on-site camp physician to promote good health and provide health care when required
• -Ensures that the clinic is kept clean and stocked with appropriate supplies and medications.
• -Keeps clear, accurate and concise records on all campers and staff.
• -Keeps a daily medical log and maintains and documents the camper/staff chart.
• -Dispenses and keeps a record of daily medications administered. Keeps track of patients requiring follow-up visits for medical care.
• -Observes at all times all areas of camp to ensure optimum levels of health and safety for campers and staff.
• -Makes sure that medications brought to camp are locked in the medication cupboard in the clinic unless discussed and approved by the camp doctor.
• -Provides first aid kits for cabin cookouts (three Mondays each month) and restocks them after each cookout.
• -Epi-Pens and camper medication given to the counselor before departure.
• -Obtains lists of campers and staff scheduled for upcoming canoe trips and discusses special needs with the head tripper as well as individual trippers.
• -Provides specific medications as required by campers/staff to the tripper.-Non-participation in canoe tripping is a joint decision made by the doctor, camp director and head-tripper.
• -Prepares and maintains a first-aid kit for each tripper.
• -Each kit is to be returned for inspection following each canoe trip for re-stocking if necessary.
• -One nurse is always on-call during non-clinic hours

Approximate Daily Schedule:

• -8:15am – Medications
• -8:30am – Breakfast
• -9:30am – Prepare Tripper First Aid Kits for next day’s trips
• -10:00am – Clinic Call (during first activity period)
• -12:00pm - Medications
• -12:15pm – Lunch-Afternoon – Interface with Trippers for next day’s trips(medications, allergies, and first aid kits)
• -6:00pm – Medications
• -6:15pm – Dinner
• -7:00pm – Clinic Call (after dinner)
• - 9:15pm – Possible Sick campers, late Meds, follow-up

Facebook: https://goo.gl/YgMlS9
Twitter: https://goo.gl/u37YtP
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HARBOURFRONT CENTRE

Employment Opportunity - Harbourfront Centre Camps

CAMP HEALTHCARE STAFF

Job Ref. #19SM004N-Healthcare

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  2

Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto\'s waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates, for a diverse public, events and activities of excellence that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Summer Camps, one of Toronto\'s largest, most diverse and creative day camps.

Please visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/camps for more camp information

DUTIES

• - Responsible for the health, safety and well being of campers and staff
• - Provide medical care and assessments as necessary
• - Perform administrative duties such as file medical forms, complete incident/accident reports and order supplies
• - Liaise with parents and public
• - Plan and run camp staff training sessions

QUALIFICATIONS

• - Candidates must have Advanced First Aid with CPR-HCP, Advanced medical First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder certificate, or be registered in a Paramedic Program
• - Organized, motivated and reliable
• - Prior experience at camp and/or working with children
• - Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to June 30, 2019

DURATION:                  May–August 30, 2019 (Part-time May–June / Full-time June 17–August 30)

HOURS:                        Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

WAGE:                         $600 – $680 per week

DEADLINE:                   March 31, 2019

Interviews:                   Interviews will begin at the end of February and may continue throughout March

Interested candidates should apply through our online recruitment portal at the link below.  You will be asked to create a profile and will be taken to the application selection page:

https://harbourfrontcentre.campbrainstaff.com

Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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Residential camp for girls, in the heart of Algonquin Park, seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and competent Sr. nurse (RN, RPN with meds) for 2 weeks sessions during July and August.

Tanamakoon is situated on its own lake and is home to 200 girls (ages 7-16) from all over the world.

Our nurse lives on site and is an instrumental part of the female staff of 75 young women. Our Sr. Nurse heads up our health care team and is fully supported 24 hours a day by a student nurse and an on-site Doctor.

Tanamakoon offers our nurse the opportunity to work in a secure and happy outdoor setting in the most beautiful place in Canada! A competitive salary and room and board is supplied.

Visit our website today and find out the exciting adventure that could meet you this summer! If you love the outdoors, are enthusiastic about nursing and love children then this is the opportunity to bring those parts of your life together!

Camp Tanamakoon

www.tanamakoon.com

info@tanamakoon.com

905-338-9464

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See full job posting here: https://oca29.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Wellness-Coordinator-Camp-Stephens-2018.pdf

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Are you interested in spending your summer on a lake in Algonquin Park? Are you currently enrolled in a nursing program? If so, then you should come be a part of the Taylor Statten Camps staff team!

The Taylor Statten Camps are Canada's oldest fourth generational family-run traditional summer camp. We are located on Canoe Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. The camp is made up of Camp Wapomeo for Girls and Camp Ahmek for Boys. 

Health Care Assistant

Camp: Ahmek & Wapomeo

We are currently seeking four (4) Health Care Assistants, two (2) for each camp.

Job description:

Working hand-in-hand with the Camp Doctor, the Camp Health Care Assistant is responsible for the day to day operation of the Camp Infirmary.  The camps are a busy place during the summer and Health Care Assistants can expect to see a wide variety of cases.

We are looking for two Health Care Assistants to work with the camp doctor and to run the infirmary at Wapomeo, and two Health Care Assistants to work with the camp doctor and run the infirmary at Ahmek.

Nursing students are welcome. 3^rd and 4^th year RN students are preferred, but PRN students are also welcome to apply.

You should have experience working with children and adolescents and preferably have past camp experience. You are responsible for the health and wellness of the camp and staff.

• - Ensure each staff member and camper has on file a health history form, as required.
• - Conduct health screening for campers when they arrive to camp and when they return from canoe trip.
• - Conduct inventory of supplies and report to the Camp Doctor when supplies need to be ordered.
• - Monitor health of all staff and campers and administer medications and first- aid when appropriate.
• - Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, and managing and safeguarding medications.
• - Check and issue first- aid kits.
• - Keep incident and accident reports on file.
• - These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• - Emergency First Aid or Equivalent and CPR “B”
• - AED Certified

Compensation varies depending on the position and experience.  All positions include room, board, laundry and use of facilities.

Dates of employment: June 16 – August 23, 2019 inclusive

Interested candidates are encouraged to use the online application process found at www.taylorstattencamps.com

Or contact us at the Toronto Office: 416 486 6959

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You believe that bandaids can save the world.

You have the BEST bunk-side manner.

You eat \"medication organization\" for breakfast.

You are Pearce Williams\' next Camp Medic!

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Job Posting information for Camp Medic:

Pearce Williams Summer Camp is looking for a qualified Camp Medic to run our camp Infirmary for the summer.  The Camp Medic responsibilities include, but are not limited to: being responsible for the operation of the camp infirmary, health practices and medication distribution.

We currently have one (1) opening for Camp Medic.

The Camp Medic will provide a current criminal reference check and have relevant experience.  Standard First Aid is essential. The Camp Medic needs to follow the Medical Directives given and seek help for any medical issues beyond the scope of their knowledge.

The job description for all staff at Pearce Williams Summer Camp is to do what needs to be done to ensure that our summer campers have the most amazing summer camp experience.

Please visit our website to find out more information about Pearce Williams Summer Camp and to fill in our online application. (www.campisbetter.com/staff) Pearce Williams Summer Camp is located just ½ hour southwest of London, Ontario.

Compensation varies depending on the position and experience.  All positions include room, board and use of facilities.

All are welcome to apply. Pearce Williams prioritizes students (coming from and going to a secondary or post-secondary school) in hiring for this position.

Dates:

From June 28^th, 2019, to August 23^rd, 2019 inclusive.

(Spring Opportunities Also Available - From May 1^st, to June 28^th, 2019 inclusive.)

Contact information:

Matt Honsberger,

Camp Director

8009 Iona Road

Fingal, Ontario  N0L 1K0

P: 519.764.2317

matt@campisbetter.com

www.campisbetter.com

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Kandalore is looking for a positive and enthusiastic RN or RPN to fill the role of Nurse on our Healthcare Team.

The Camp
Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers a traditional camp experience for children 6 – 16. Originally operating as a boy’s camp, Kandalore became co-educational in 1992. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.

The Role
The successful applicant will be friendly, customer-service oriented, responsible, well-organized and able to cope with a busy clinic atmosphere. They will enjoy working in a team environment, being flexible and open-minded to treating patients in a camp setting.

Our nursing staff look after all of the various health needs of our campers and staff. Duties include tending to injuries, running clinics, administering medication, and educating campers and staff on their physical and mental health and wellness. The ideal candidate has supervision experience.

This position includes a competitive salary, room and board, clinical experience and a fantastic summer at camp.

Minimum Qualifications

• - Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Qualification
• - Experience working with children and youth, preferably in a camp setting
• - CPR-C and standard first aid. Other qualifications (swim, AED, etc.) an asset

Start: June 21st,  2019

End: August 26th, 2019

Must be available to live on site throughout the duration of the contract.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:

Erica Jefferies - Assistant Director of Operations

erica@kandalore.com