Support our campers as part of our Medical Staff at Camp No Worries and help kids with cancer to just be kids!

 

 

 

Requirements for Medical Staff

  • All full-time and part-time adult participants are required to have received the primary series of COVID19 vaccinations.  Boosters are recommended but not required.
  • Must complete an application, including one letter of recommendation by a person who has witnessed the applicant’s interaction with children.
  • Complete an interview with the Medical Coordinator.
  • Must have an active medical license to practice in the State of New Jersey
  • Complete and pass a criminal background check.
  • Be in excellent health and have the stamina to withstand a demanding week in the heat and sun.
  • Undergo a mandatory pre-camp orientation and training to become familiar with the physical, developmental, and social aspects of working with children with cancer and their siblings in a summer camp setting.
  • Have No Worries!

What to Expect as Medical Staff?

As a member of the medical team, you are expected to provide for the safety and well-being of assigned campers and to assist with medical assessments, medication administration, first aid, and health and safety documentation on a 24-hour basis during camp, all days when campers are on site.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Meet families as they arrive, assist with medication check in and clearance procedures.
  • Provide campers and family members initial orientation to medical procedures.
  • See to the care and needs of assigned campers.
  • Maintain safety and order of assigned campers.
  • Accompany camper groups, as assigned, to their daily scheduled activities, making certain that they are appropriately attired and prepared to participate (i.e. with full water bottles, sunscreen sneakers, etc.)
  • Assist Camp No Worries program heads with identification of any accommodation needs for campers and participate in all activities.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must provide one letter of recommendation by a person who has witnessed their interaction with children. All volunteers will receive pre-camp training and on-site orientations before the start of camp. Counselor/Staff training requires mandatory attendance. If any participant has NOT had the chicken pox vaccine and has been exposed to chicken pox within three weeks prior to the start of camp, they will not be able to participate. A criminal background check will be completed on all volunteers.

All Medical Staff will be responsible to sign a contract agreeing to these responsibilities, attend Mandatory staff training and will be required to participate in a Child Abuse Training program.  Staff and counselors will also be required to sign and abide by the CNW Code of Conduct.

Daily Schedule for Medical Staff

  • 7:15- wake up
  • 8:00- breakfast and medication administration as required
  • 8:45- morning activities in 3 sessions
  • 12:15- lunch and medication administration as required
  • 1:00- rest
  • 2:15- afternoon activities in 2 sessions
  • 4:30- cabin time
  • 5:30- dinner and medication administration as required
  • 7:00- Evening all-camp activity!!
  • Bedtime – Medication administration as required

Accommodations

On-site housing is provided. All medical staff reside in the camp infirmary. You will need to bring a sleeping bag or bedding (we provide thin mattresses) as well as your own towels and toiletries. All meals are provided and special accommodations can be made for dietary restrictions.

Medical Staff Registration Process

Camp registration, applications and associated forms have been automated through CampDoc, click on this link to begin the process.  To register you will need to provide your name, birth date and email address.  This CampDoc guide can help you through the process.