Position: Health Camp Counselor
Company: Tamwood
Location: Vancouver
Vacancy: New position
Founded in 1992, Tamwood is part of the ILAC Education Group, an industry leader with a mission to change lives through education and create opportunities for international students to achieve their dreams.
Tamwood is renowned for providing immersive summer camp experiences at elite university campuses across North America, including at UCLA, University of Central Florida and Fordham University in the USA and University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University in Canada.
Tamwood also offers English language and study & work programs in Toronto and Vancouver and operates working holiday and volunteer programs abroad for Canadian youth under the Government of Canada’s International Experience Canada program.
Tamwood International Camps welcomes young learners ages 7–17 to develop their English skills in a fun, supportive, and immersive camp environment. Campers participate in a wide range of activities including sports, arts & crafts, adventure challenges, excursions, and talent shows, while building confidence, independence, curiosity, and lifelong friendships.
Job Description:
The Health Camp Counselor is primarily responsible for the health and safety, care and comfort of all Tamwood campers. The Wellness Counselor is part of the Tamwood staff team and assists in other areas outside of camper health when required. This position does not involve staff supervision.
Desired Qualifications
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Working toward a degree in Nursing or LPN certification
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Prior experience working with and caring for children
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Desired characteristics: empathy, patience, kindness and a desire to help
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Ability to maintain accurate records and superb attention to detail
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Experience with completing complex insurance documents
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Good interpersonal and problem solving skills, ability to work independently and within a team
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Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and to meet deadlines
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Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion
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Must have valid Basic First Aid and CPR C certification by June 1st
Responsibilities
Administrative
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Reviews all medical records on camper intake days
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Keeps an organised, daily record of all medications and first aid administered to campers
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Call the insurance company when a camper needs professional medical care
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File claims to the insurance company
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Active participation in pre and post camp periods
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Maintains all camp first aid and medical supply inventory
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Daily clean and professional upkeep of the health room
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Completes accident, incident and discipline reports as required
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Adheres to all Tamwood Policies and Procedures as outlined in Staff Manual
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Submits a final report and all outstanding paperwork
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Attends all meetings as scheduled by the Camp Office Administration
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Submits a final report at the end of the summer
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Completes closing inventory checklist for medical supplies and submit to Head Office
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Wears the camp t-shirt and lanyard at all times while on duty
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Performs other duties as needed
Financial
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Submits all insurance claims to Head Office
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Submits of receipts for medications purchased
Camper care
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Administers first aid and healthcare to injured and ill campers
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Provides emotional care and support to campers that are homesick
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Supervises the campers who are withdrawn from the program for disciplinary reasons
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Escort a camper to the doctor’s office, hospital or clinic when necessary
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24 hr on-call while on duty
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Provides support to the Staff team with the daily camp schedule and routines
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Cover counselor groups when required
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Performs other duties as required
Contract dates: ASAP until August 10
Location: SFU (Live-in)
Salary: $2,200-2,300
Apply Now! We are accepting applications immediately! This posting is for an existing vacancy.
All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
We thank all candidates who are interested in applying for the position, kindly note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tamwood is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility to Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted, please advise should you require accommodation during the hiring process.
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