Health Care Trainee
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AbilityPath and Via West are hiring Nurse Interns for our camp for children and adults with disabilities!Nurse Interns provide direct nursing care to campers and staff and respond to any urgent and emergent situations under the direct supervision of the Health Center RN or Health Center Manager; identify potential health risks and implement nursing care plans to reduce those risksCompensation: $1,300 bi-weekly PaySummer Commitment Dates: June 5th, 2025-August 21st 2025WHAT WE OFFER:At Camp Via West, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:

• Live and work in the beautiful foothills of Silicon Valley, California this summer!
• Free housing and delicious meals
• Local Transportation to Camp available (from local airports, train station, etc.)
• Meet new people from all over the world and make lasting friendships!
• Develop professional/personal skills to apply to future careers
• Optional activities and excursions on your camp days off in-between sessions

WHO ARE WE:Camp Via West offers a wide variety of innovative camp programming for children and adults with disabilities to learn new skills, develop meaningful relationships, build confidence and more... all while enjoying the great outdoors on our beautiful 13.5-acre campus in California!This is a great opportunity for folks who LOVE camp and are interested in careers in education, recreation, nursing/medical careers, social work/human services, occupational/speech therapy and other related fieldsCamp via West & Abilitypath is committed to recruiting and retaining divers staff; we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and marginalized candidates to apply!ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Provides initial health screening of campers and team members prior to and during their check-in at camp.
• Provides direct nursing care to campers and staff: This includes but not limited to assessing and identifying needs, patient reports, first aid treatment, supervised care of patients, support decision making regarding health needs, support campers experiencing mental, emotional and behavioral crisis.
• Responds to emergencies according to BLS and Red Cross training, escalates concerns to RNs, Health Center Manager, and activates EMS when appropriate.
• Within scope of practice and safety guidelines support clinical assessments, dispensing of medication and other duties.
• Assists in care of campers experiencing seizures; identifies need for treatment versus supportive care based on camper's seizure plan.
• Follows appropriate medical safety procedures, including: universal and blood-borne pathogen precautions, disposal of medical waste and medications, keeping medications locked up.
• Assists with daily medication management, administration, and evaluation using 5 Rights.
• Record Keeping: this includes: collection of forms, documentation of assessment, admission, medicine administration and incidents according to ACA standards and state codes and completion of accident/incident reports.
• Manages Health Center, supplies, and equipment, including: organizating materials, cleaning and disinfection, inventory check, safety checks, restocking.
• Shares night call (2100-0730) with other RNs and Interns.
• Supports the mental, emotional, and community health of the camp through collaborative risk management, targeted education, screening and active listening, appropriate referrals and advocating to Health Center Manager.
• Works with counselors to identify campers needing extra support, who may not have resources to communicate their needs. Acts as a buddy counselor for those campers when needed.
• Supports counselors by assisting with ADLs in lodges, participating in camp activities such as swimming, sports, crafts, hiking, and providing first aid when needed.
• Informs Health Center Manager of health conditions of campers and team members on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Acts as a Mandated Reporter; responsible for reporting any known or suspected adult/child abuse.

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate. *Please note that some of these are legal requirements to perform this role, these have been marked with and asterisk Minimum experience and qualifications:At least 18 years of age (required)

• Pursuing a degree or education in the Health Sector
• Must have completed at least one direct patient care clinical rotation and be competent to give oral medications as delegated. (Required)
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification

Other desirable experience and qualifications:

• Able to understand and follow instructions and accept mentorship from RNs; able to follow the nursing delegation process appropriately.
• Able to analyze problems, communicate essential facts to relevant parties, collaborate, and think critically in both routine and emergency situations.
• Willing to learn from and adapt to the needs and communication preferences of campers and staff with various disabilities

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver's License/ID
• Clean Driving Record (if applicable)
• Proof of negative TB test results
• Proof of TDAP
• Verification of physical clearance
• Passing a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 18 years of age or job permit clearance
• Verification of eligibility to work in the US

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:Employees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds and to assist with transfers from bed to wheelchair etc.
• Ability to read prescriptions and health exams from practitioners.
• Physical ability to get to remote locations and respond quickly to emergencies on camp property.
• Ability to use mechanical lift safely.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently; ability to participate in camp activities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver's license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.Via Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Learn more at abilitypath.org/affiliationFAQ.