Description

CAMP NURSING ASSISTANT
 
Join in our mission of providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities!
 
As a True Friends Camp Nursing Assistant you will assist the Camp Nurse in supporting the health and wellness of campers, staff, and volunteers. You'll provide essential care, ensure safety, and promote overall well-being, making a meaningful impact on ever individual at camp. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead, mentor, and contribute to life-changing experiences in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Schedule: Seasonal, Early May - Late August 2026
 
Location: Camp Eden Wood, Eden Prairie, MN
 
Pay: $352-$401 per week based on tenure with True Friends, plus opportunity for end of summer bonus 
 
Bonus Information: 
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 
Requirements: Resident or citizen of the USA, in ‘good standing’ with the organization and a live in summer camp staff member (excludes support staff) 

True Friends Benefits:

• Opportunities to gain and strengthen leadership skills
• Meals and lodging provided during employment 
• Gain hands-on, career-relevant experience
• Build your portfolio with diverse work examples
• Work in a scenic and inspiring work environment
• ...and more!

How You'll Contribute:

• Provide for the health and safety of campers, staff, and volunteers
• Gain hands-on experiences addressing a wide range of physical and medical needs
• Assist with the preparation and administration of various medications
• Develop skills and readiness to work in a diverse healthcare settings
• Become an integral member of the healthcare team, providing high-quality care

Requirements

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Ability to pass an organizational background study
• 2nd-year nursing student or experience in assisted living, group home, or clinic settings
• Willing to step outside your comfort zone
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others
• Able to support individuals with daily living skills
• Open to living and working in a communal setting
• Eager to take initiative and demonstrate a strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable in an ever-changing environment
• Highly valued, but not required: CPR/First Aid certified, Lifeguard certification, camping experience, experience with medication administration, prior experience working with individuals with disabilities

Physical demands

• Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
• Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls

About Us:
True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel, and team building, serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, MN, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.