Health Officer Assistant

Position Summary: The Health Officer Assistant works with the camp Health Officer to supervise health and cleanliness standards and help provide adequate physical health conditions for all.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure each staff member and camper has a health history form on file
• Assist in screening all staff and campers arriving on camp
• Conduct inventory of supplies and communicate with Program Director to place orders when necessary, ensuring timely arrival of supplies
• Establish and follow appropriate medical routines including record keeping in the daily medical log, disposal of medical waste, managing and safeguarding medications, and utilizing approved standing orders.
• Liaise with other community medical personnel
• Check first-aid kits supplies on a weekly basis
• Assist with and participate in pre-camp training for staff
• Record and report any accident/injury reports
• Oversee the appropriate clean-up of bodily fluid spills
• Monitor/evaluate camp procedures, facilities, and conditions and suggest modifications that would create more healthful conditions in the camp
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

 

Education/Experience: 

• High school diploma, GED or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 18 years of age or older
• Possess one of the following:
  • Valid Licensed Registered Nurse in Michigan
  • Valid Licensed Nurse Practitioner
  • Valid Licensed emergency medical technician
  • Valid Licensed First Responder
  • Experienced first aider with RTE & CPR/PR also eligible

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

 

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of Teams and Sharepoint
• Basic computer skills

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Have and maintain current First Aid / CPR certification
• Complete Safe From Harm Training, keep current as needed

 

Qualifications

 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

 

Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.