Camp Counselor at Camp for People with Disabilities

CAMP HEALTH, HOPE & HAPPINESS (Camp He Ho Ha)
Camp Health, Hope & Happiness is Alberta’s leading summer recreational facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. We are a residential camp where campers and staff are on site 24/7 during their 6-day stay.

The term of employment is from May 13th to August 19th, 2023.
Mandatory training runs from May 13th to 21st, 2023.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Abide by the Camp Philosophy that “Campers Come First”.
Work at being a strong cooperative team player in your cabin and with the entire camp staff.
Respect and support all members of your team.
Keep the cabin clean and tidy and ensure that campers play an active role in assisting with cabin clean-up.
Help generate ENTHUSIASM and IDEAS for all camp activities and encourage all members of staff to do the same.
Aide and/or supervise the personal care tasks of each camper (feeding, dressing, bathing, and toileting) in the cabin while encouraging and insisting that the campers do all they can for themselves.
Lift and transfer campers using one/two-person or mechanical lifts.
Spend quality time with the campers at all working times.
Share the responsibilities for advanced planning of activities, special events, and evening programs.
Take your turn on Dorm Duty and back up Dorm Duty (overnight assistance)
Be responsible for leading and initiating camp activities throughout the day.
Work with other staff members to complete administrative tasks on time.
Take responsibility for the smooth operation of your cabin, including a daily cabin meeting to communicate any information and/or issues.
Understand each camper’s specific needs to ensure that each camper is provided with the best possible physical and emotional care.
Demonstrate patience, understanding, and care towards campers and staff and to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Bring any unresolvable difficulties to the Team Leader/Coordinators.
Aide in behaviour management of campers when applicable.
Evaluate your Team Leader with formal and informal feedback.
Other duties as requested by the Camp Coordinators.
Report to the responsible cabin Team Leader.
Attend meetings called by the Camp Coordinators.