First Aid Assistant, First Aid Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: First Aid Assistant (Seasonal Contract)

Department: Park Operations

Reports To: Head Registered Nurse

Range: $20/hr, non-exempt, Part-Time

Company Description

At Ravinia, we believe in the transformative power of shared, live-music moments and their ability to inspire individuals, strengthen communities, and foster a more connected world.

Beyond presenting outstanding performances by the world’s greatest musicians, our mission as a not-for-profit organization is to develop broader, more diverse audiences and performers in the music industry with our Reach Teach Play® community engagement and education programs, our Steans Institute’s collaborative and experiential artistic training programs, and more. Together, Ravinia’s initiatives serve tens of thousands of students, families, and emerging professional musicians.

Our 36-acre park is home to North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival and its most artistically diverse. Over 100 different events, featuring a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, indie, and country performers, make up a typical summer season across our open-air and indoor stages, including the annual residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Position Summary:

As a First Aid Assistant on the First Aid Staff at Ravinia, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and safety of all visitors by assisting the Nursing team with basic first aid care. The First Aid Assistant will collaborate with members of the Emergency Watch Office, Security, and other Ravinia Staff to ensure optimal patron outcomes and continuity of care. Your primary responsibility will be to provide support to the Nursing team in the case of injuries or health emergencies, and supporting the First Aid team with detailed record keeping and inventory management. This is a seasonal contract position that takes place between early June and mid-September.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with basic first aid care for all patron populations; pediatric to geriatric

• Clean wounds, apply simple dressings/splints

• Take patron vitals as directed by nursing team

• Assist with life-saving interventions; CPR/ AED

• Respond to various emergencies on the park grounds with nursing team

• Accurately record patron demographics and care received

• Support the First Aid nursing team by indirect patient care activities such as restocking supplies/equipment/linens, cleaning equipment etc.

• Communicate and collaborate with members of the Emergency Watch Office, Security team, and other Ravinia Staff to ensure optimal patron outcomes

• Positively contribute to safety outcomes while promoting a high-quality patron experience

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association

• CPR and AED certification for the Healthcare Provider

• Minimum 1-year current hospital Emergency Department nursing experience OR minimum 1-year School nursing experience preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and triage

• Experience in emergency care and first aid

• Basic computer and written skills

Education and Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant (CNA) training course preferred

• Enrolled in a nursing program with completion of at least one nursing clinical rotation in medical or surgical nursing preferred

Work Environment

Ravinia's First Aid Station is located on Ravinia grounds in Highland Park, IL. Nurse hours are typically one half hour to one hour prior to the park opening time until the park is closed and cleared post-event (pavilion and Martin Theatre performance night hours are approximately 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM, times can vary across other venues, for family programming, and unique concert days).

Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Ravinia strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success and we strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees. Ravinia does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.