First Aid Attendant

First Aid Attendant 

COMPANY DESCRIPTION 

For 29 years, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas (“Arts & Ideas”) has inspired and delighted audiences with an annual program of over 200 performing arts and humanities events year-round, at least 85% of which are free.

Focused events in June range from world and nationally renowned speakers sharing the stage with critical local voices for discussions on democracy, to jazz concerts, theatrical performances, dance; takeout mixology classes; bike and walking tours; and live, individual performances by local on-call artists on front lawns and sidewalks throughout the area.

Year-round programs include special town-hall events, a fellowship program for youth, planning and implementing mini-festivals in New Haven’s culturally rich neighborhoods, participation in the NEA Big Read, and our annual Visionary Leadership Event. 

JOB DESCRIPTION  

The First Aid Attendant will examine and treat minor injuries and medical concerns that arise amongst employees and event attendees within the level and scope their first aid training and will provide reasonable observation and care to more serious injuries until qualified medical staff can be reached. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Examines patients and treats injuries within the scope of training and/or refers patients to appropriate practitioner or clinic or arranges for transport to local hospital. 


• Provides standard first aid treatment for injuries not considered serious, which may include cleaning injured areas and applying antiseptic, salves, ointments, or bandages.   


• During treatment, maintains compliance with OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen standards. 


• Observes staff with injuries or illnesses requiring further treatment.   

• Maintains required records and documentation including log of injuries and occupational illnesses requiring first aid treatment. 


• Maintains adequate inventory of first aid supplies; requests additional supplies when needed. 


• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Successful completion of American Red Cross first aid and CPR courses or equivalent training with another organization required. 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  


• Ability to maintain records and logs of all incidents.   


• Ability to remain calm and tactful in stressful situations. 


• Ability and willingness to work with open cuts, burns, and other injuries. 


• Good judgment and evaluation skills. 

CLASSIFICATION 

Seasonal 

Non-Exempt 

Pay Rate: $22.00-25.00/hour 

Schedule:

Neighborhood Festivals (May 3, May 4, May 8-10, May 17, May 24-25, May 31)

June Festival- June 16-28

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability,military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability,or any other class of persons or categories protected by law. 

The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.