Camp Nursing Assistant

Camp Nursing Assistant – Multiple Locations

Join in our mission of providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities!

About the Role
As a Camp Nursing Assistant, you’ll help support the health, safety, and well-being of campers while also participating in the camp experience. You’ll provide direct care, assist with daily activities, support medication administration and health care needs, and work closely with campers, caregivers, health care professionals, and the camp team.
You do not need to be a CNA to work as a Camp Nursing Assistant. True Friends will provide training and support to help you succeed in the role, including medication administration and other camp-specific health care procedures.

Where You Could Work
Camp Friendship | Annandale, MN
Camp Eden Wood | Eden Prairie, MN
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities may include:
Set up and administer medications according to established procedures
Assist with training related to treatments, care, transfers, and emergency procedures
Provide first aid and treatment for minor wounds
Monitor and evaluate participants’ health care needs and concerns and communicate updates to leadership
Assist with the participant intake process
Attend and participate in meetings, communicate effectively, and help implement solutions
Support the general health, welfare, and safety of all participants
Participate actively in camp activities
Report illnesses, injuries, and incidents to leadership and complete required documentation
Assist with maintaining participants’ personal belongings
Complete and maintain required health care and camp documentation
Help maintain the cleanliness of areas used by participants and staff
Prepare, restock, and monitor health care and cabin health supplies
Maintain professional communication with caregivers and other health care professionals
Accompany participants to a clinic or hospital as needed
Serve as a positive role model for staff, volunteers, and participants
Follow all HIPAA requirements
Assist with training new staff
Become trained as an agency driver as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Why You’ll Love It
Make a difference: Directly support the health, safety, independence, and well-being of campers
Build relationships: Form meaningful connections with campers, caregivers, and fellow staff
Be part of the camp experience: Participate in activities and help campers have a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable summer
Work as part of a team: Collaborate with health care professionals, camp leadership, caregivers, and frontline staff
Be part of something bigger: Your work directly supports the True Friends mission and helps make camp possible
What You’ll Gain
Build hands-on health care experience: Gain practical experience supporting medication administration, first aid, health monitoring, direct care, and other health care needs
Strengthen your clinical skills: Develop skills in observation, communication, documentation, safety, and responding to changing health care needs
Gain experience supporting individuals with disabilities: Build your understanding of person-centered care and supporting individuals with a range of physical, developmental, and medical needs
Learn from experienced professionals: Work alongside health care professionals, camp leadership, caregivers, and other members of the care team
Grow your confidence: Develop the ability to respond calmly, communicate effectively, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
Experience health care in a unique setting: Apply your skills outside of a traditional clinical environment while being an active part of the camp community
Strengthen your resume: Gain career-relevant experience in health care, direct support, disability services, and emergency response
Make a meaningful impact: Help campers participate fully in camp while supporting their health, safety, independence, and well-being
Schedule
All hired staff complete a minimum of one week of orientation before working with campers
Most camp sessions run Sunday through Friday, approximately 5.5 days per week
Staff may be asked to provide evening or overnight support as needed based on camper and program needs
Staff receive scheduled time off between sessions, and when applicable during sessions
Specific schedules and time commitments vary by assignment and location
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Must be able to pass the required organizational background study
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college in a related field preferred
Ability to safely respond to and manage physical aggression and challenging behaviors
Flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment
Strong professional communication skills
Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on safety
Must have or be willing to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also working independently
Ability to successfully complete required medication administration training and demonstration
Highly valued, but not required: Lifeguard certification, previous camping experience, experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and related health care or direct care experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The work environment may include both indoor and outdoor settings. Camp Nursing Assistants should be prepared to:
Walk, sit, stand, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move throughout the workday
Hear and communicate verbally with participants and team members
Feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls
Lift up to 35 pounds
Work with individuals who may display physical aggression or challenging behaviors
Participate in camp activities and support participants throughout the camp experience
Specific physical demands and environmental conditions may vary by program and assignment.

Compensation
Camp staff are paid a daily stipend rate based on their role and experience.
First year Camp Nursing Assistants: $66/day
Returning staff: Eligible for increased daily rate based on previous True Friends experiences, plus an early signing bonus when applicable
Summer Commitment Bonus: Eligible exempt (stipend-paid) residential staff who complete their full agreement and remain in good standing may earn an additional bonus based on the number of weeks worked. Bonus eligibility begins at 6 weeks:
6–7 weeks worked | Additional $60 per week worked
8–9 weeks worked | Additional $70 per week worked
10–11 weeks worked | Additional $80 per week worked
12–14 weeks worked | Additional $90 per week worked
Meals and lodging are included
Find Your Fit
During the application and prescreen process, we’ll learn more about your education, clinical and health care experience, certifications, availability, and interests. We’ll use that information, along with program needs, to help determine the best fit for you.
Comprehensive training is provided before the first camp session when campers arrive, and you do not need to have experience in every area of the role to be successful.
Bring your compassion. Bring your willingness to learn. Bring your health care skills and your desire to make a difference. You’ll help campers experience a safe, healthy, and unforgettable summer.

Job Type: Temporary

Work Location: In person