Nursing Student/Wellness Assistant

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences.
Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.
At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth.
We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future.
That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
Job Summary The Nursing Student/ Wellness Assistant provides support to the Wellness Coordinator in the execution of the Foundation's Wellness Program.
Work Location This role will be based onsite at our Tim Horton Camp Kentahten location in Campbellsville, KY.
Contract Length May 27, 2024 – August 6, 2024 What would you be doing? Support the Wellness Coordinator (Camp Nurse) in health screening arriving and departing campers Provide First Aid and assess campers and staff Assist in administering routine medications based on Tims Camps Nursing Practice Standards Securely maintain camper and staff health files Establish relationships with youth that reflect respect, trust, and empathy Model healthy choices and emotional maturity Educate campers on healthy living and preventative healthcare practices Be challenged physically and mentally as you live in an overnight camp setting for 10-day sessions, with 3 days of break in between sessions Assist in sanitizing the Wellness Centre, changing linens and delivering meals to any inpatients in the Wellness Centre Provide activities and supervision for campers who are admitted to the Wellness Centre Participate in camp activities as your duties permit Have the opportunity to experience personal growth alongside the campers you are supporting Does this sound like you? Pursuing post-secondary education in Nursing (BScN or RPN (Must have competed 1st year) Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17 Experienced at working in a healthcare setting, under the direction of a nurse (required) Certified in Standard First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or are willing to obtain Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check Benefits of working with us Shared Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract Bonus when you refer employees Contract completion bonus Bonus for staff working at our French-speaking site Have a positive impact on the lives of young people Opportunity to build lasting friendships with other staff To learn more about the impact of the experience you will take part in, watch this short video Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives.
We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.
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