Director of First Aid for Music & Art Program

• Communicates supply and equipment needs to the Recreation Supervisor
• Is familiar with camper's and staff emergency information and medical concerns and keeps an updated roster on hand.
• Communicates with campers parents with respect to children's medical concerns.
• Makes camp staff aware of campers medical concerns, when necessary, in order to keep children safe
• Makes sure camp staff are following all safety procedures to keep themselves and children safe
• Administers emergency response, first aid, CPR if needed.
• Keeps a logue book for all incidents/accidents, including minor ones.
• Documents all incidents/accidents requiring further medical attention on the issued accident report form and always notifies parents or guardians. Submits detailed completed accident report to Recreation Superintendent within one business day.
• Injuries to staff require a workers compensation form instead of an accident report form.
• Keeps all camp documents and supplies organized.
• Documents behavioral incidents by campers or staff and notifies the Camp Director or Recreation Supervisor
• Submits time sheet to the Recreation Supervisor on a weekly basis

Season:

Weekdays starting the end of June until end of July (5 weeks). Must be available for pre-season work to review camper registration forms.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 30 hours/week

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must have one of the following first aid certifications and an approved CPR certification Certification in American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid - Responding to Emergencies Standard First Aid or First Aid Emergency Medical Response Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid Lifeguard Training Certification in American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid (Additional personnel may serve as the Director of First Aid based on their personal license or credential in the state of CT include a Physician, Physician Assistant, APRN, RN, LPN, EMT-P, EMT, EMS-I, MRT, Athletic Trainer) • The Director of First Aid/Nurse must possess one of the following prescribed levels of CPR certification American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED • Must be comfortable and confident communicating directly with staff, parents, and participants • Subject to a background check