Posted
Wed., June 16
Organization
Concordia Language Villages
Position Description
Concordia Language Villages are seeking assitants for their health centers.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing nursing care as directed to meet individual health needs of camp staff and villagers
- Collaborating with Concordia Language Villages physicians to meet participants’ medical needs
- Following healthcare policies and procedures as described in the Concordia Language Villages Healthcare Manual
- Administering first-aid care, going to other Villages as needed
- Transporting patients to healthcare facilities
- Reporting concerns of safety and/or wellness to the supervising RN
- Instructing counseling and program staff in their health responsibilities, specifically reviewing first-aid procedures most likely to occur in their areas of activity
- Completing orientation about the Concordia Language Villages health center assistant before assuming the role
- Participating in cross-cultural health orientation programming, completing assigned cross-cultural health projects, contributing to weekly intern discussion groups and other activities as assigned
Position Requirements
- Completed at least one year of college
- Health majors with clinical experience, experienced EMTs, and/or other healthcare experience is a plus
- Two years’ experience in medical and/or health, preferably in a camp or related environment preferred OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Ability to speak Village's target language a plus
- Able to function in an outdoor setting with limited resources
Time Commitment
Full-Time
Compensation
$300 per week, plus room and board, and paid orientation.
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