Job Details
Job Location
APCH Main Building - Los Angeles, CA
Position Type
Seasonal
Salary Range
$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
A Place Called Home is looking for a summer intern who has a career interest within the healthcare field and is interested in gaining more experience working with youth.
Job Title: Summer Health Aide
Department: Membership
Reports: Manager, Membership & Parent Services
Hours: Full-Time
FLSA: Temporary (06/03/2024-07/19/2024)
Classification: Essential
Position Summary:
As part of the Membership Department, the Health Aide promotes a healthy environment for the physical safety of students. The Health Aide will be at the front line for member safety and well-being during the Summer Session (6/03/24 to 7/19/24). The Health Aide assesses members who are ill and/or injured and determines if further medical attention is needed during Summer programming hours 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Member Care

• Monitor campers to ensure their health, safety, and physical well-being
• Provide first aid, and other health treatment as needed to campers
• Communicate directly with parents regarding health issues of campers, including informing parents of camper illness/injury
• Enforce and ensure Covid-19 health and safety rules and procedures are observed Screen campers for Covid-19, secure in sick room to prevent spreading
• Perform first aid in emergency situations according to established procedures
• Examine campers for lice or general health problems when necessary
• Provide input to APCH staff pertaining to decisions on campers about participation in activities per their health needs
• Communicate with the supervisor regarding incident observations
• Prepare, maintain, and replenish first aid kits for various on-site locations and off-campus trips
• Assist and attend assigned Summer field trips
• Perform other tasks as assigned

COVID-related responsibilities

• Possess basic knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing the full continuance of COVID-19 response, including:
  
  • Contact Tracing
  • Immunizations
  • General Health Practice
• Assist with daily screenings for COVID-19 risk, per existing protocol
• Manage potentially COVID-positive campers in the isolation area:
  
  • Supervise campers
  • Contact families
  • Record activity as needed

Administrative

• Document all injuries and care rendered - maintain medical log, complete incident forms for injuries when required
• Review all Incident/Accident Reports to identify ways to prevent and reduce incidents, accident and injuries
• Notify supervisor of health problems/concerns and respond to questions related to campers health
• Inventory supplies monthly and submit a re-order request as needed
• Communicate necessary medical information in a timely manner to appropriate APCH personnel, parents/guardians while maintaining confidentiality
• Provide weekly data reports on immunizations and COVID-19 vaccinations
• Work with the Membership team to ensure all immunization records and allergies are up to date
• Assist Membership team with other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications
Qualifications
The ideal APCH Health Aide is someone who has a love for helping others, enjoys working on a team, and will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards. To be successful in this role, the Health Aide will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency: integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development, and compassion.
Technical and Performance Skills

• Teamwork
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Flexibility
• Mission-Driven
• Dedicated to excellence
• Detailed oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office Skills

Education/Training/Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1 year experience in healthcare field
• Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & Basic First Aid
• 1 year experience working with youth
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is required

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
• Walking, standing required on daily basis
• Sitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

APCH COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
All new hires must provide proof of their first dose of the vaccine on the first day of employment, if not fully vaccinated, and will have 30 days from their date of hire to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof of completion to the organization's HR department. All fully vaccinated staff are highly recommended to get their booster vaccine once eligible.
A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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