Health Care Internship
Health Care Internship
Internship Overview
The Health Care Assistant Internship provides a hands-on opportunity for students interested in health care, nursing, child development, or related fields to gain practical experience in a summer camp health-care setting. Working alongside the camp nurse and leadership team, the intern will learn about the day-to-day operation of a camp health center while supporting the health and well-being of campers and staff.
Qualifications:
- Current certification in basic First Aid and CPR
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific instructions
- Interest or experience working with children, including their health and medical needs
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with campers, staff, and medical personnel
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record; age 21+ preferred but not required
General Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a professional attitude and strong work ethic by performing all of the duties and responsibilities of the position in a manner that aligns with Don Lee Center’s expectations
- Work cooperatively with fellow staff to build a safe and inclusive work environment.
- Work cooperatively with Don Lee Center’s leadership team and direct on-site supervisor to fulfill any internship requirements outside of the responsibilities listed below.
- Abide by all camp rules and policies; maintain confidentiality with regard to sensitive information gained in the work environment and report any issues directly to main supervisor
- Participate openly and honestly in the evaluation process and be open to feedback and constructive criticism
- Attend staff development in full and be prompt for all staff meetings and in-service trainings
- Work a minimum of 5 weeks (approx. 450 hours)
Specific Responsibilities:
- Learn about the daily operations and responsibilities of a summer camp health center
- Gain experience maintaining accurate health and medication records
- Assist with medication distribution under the direction of the camp nurse and according to camp procedures
- Learn how to prepare and maintain first-aid kits and medical travel kits
- Develop an understanding of healthy practices and injury/illness prevention within a camp community
- Participate in daily cabin and building health and safety inspections
- Observe and assist with the response to medical needs and emergencies
- Gain experience working alongside professional and volunteer medical personnel
- Learn how health information is communicated appropriately to counselors and other camp staff and camper parents
- Help communicate food-related medical needs and dietary restrictions to the food service team
- Learn how health care considerations are incorporated into the daily operation of a residential summer camp
- If approved as a Camp Don Lee driver, gain experience transporting campers or staff to medical appointments
Internship Experience
This position is especially well suited for a student considering a future in nursing, medicine, health sciences, child health, emergency care, or another health-related field. The intern will leave the summer with practical experience, a better understanding of pediatric and residential camp health care, and a deeper appreciation for the role health and wellness play in creating a safe and supportive camp community.