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About the Role

Camp Towhee is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide medical and emotional care to campers and staff, acting as a primary first responder and assisting with health and wellness needs. This role involves discerning between physical and psychosomatic distress, providing health education, organizing the Health Centre, administering medications, and supporting campers during various camp activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical and emotional care to campers and staff.
• Acting as a primary first responder in medical emergencies.
• Discerning between physical and psychosomatic distress and implementing appropriate interventions.
• Providing mental and physical health education to campers and staff.
• Organizing and running the Health Centre with the Health Team Supervisor.
• Administering camper medications as required.
• Assisting in other camp areas by providing direct support and supervision of campers during mealtimes, evening programs, bedtime routines, and night supervision.
• Participating in the planning and implementation of special, camp-wide theme programs and activities.
• Adhering to and interpreting Camp Towhee policies, practices, and procedures for staff and campers.

Requirements

• One or more years of a healthcare-related post-secondary degree or equivalent professional experience (nursing, paramedic, etc.).
• Practical experience in providing healthcare/first aid in roles such as lifeguarding, ski patrol, first responder, or hospital placement.
• Experience working with children and/or youth.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C or greater.
• Must have/acquire a current and valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check OR Board Record Check.
• All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated against measles as a condition of hire.

Skills

• Healthcare
• First Aid
• CPR
• Behavior Management
• Counselling Skills
• CPI
• Mental Health Support
• Learning Disabilities Support
• Medical Emergencies
• Health Education
• Medication Administration
• Direct Support
• Supervision
• Policy Interpretation

Location

• Haliburton, Ontario
• Toronto (transportation provided)

Work Type

• Contract
• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 1+ years of healthcare-related post-secondary education or equivalent professional experience

Education Level

• Healthcare-related post-secondary degree or equivalent professional experience

Salary/Compensations

• $5,000 for the term of employment
• Base salary of $3,250
• Completion bonus of $1,750

Benefits

• Room and board included

About the Company

• Child Development Institute (CDI) is a leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families, utilizing a strength-based approach.
• Camp Towhee is a member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) and employs individuals who uphold OCA core values: integrity, respect, responsibility, inclusiveness, caring, and openness.
• Camp Towhee/Towhee Summer Therapeutic Program treats youth with Mental Health issues complicated by Learning Disabilities.
• CDI is committed to providing services respectful of racial, cultural, religious, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age, gender, and family differences.

Equal Opportunity

• CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
• We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.
• We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace.
• If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at careers@childdevelop.ca.