Academy for Career Readiness Intern
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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 17 - 24
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.
The Academy for Career Readiness Intern is an educational and training-based position designed to introduce participants to entry-level healthcare careers. Interns will engage in foundational training and have the opportunity to specialize in one of several key roles within the healthcare system including:
- Unit Secretary
- Patient Care Technician
- Patient Transporter
- Environmental Services Associate
- Patient Access Liaison
- Medical Practice Patient Representative
This internship provides hands-on exposure skill-building and career exploration to prepare individuals especially young adults for future employment in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
Attends all required training sessions and arrives on time for classes shifts and shadowing experiences.
Participates fully in training and shadowing experiences with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
Engages in the training plan and performs learned tasks appropriate to the selected specialization.
Under supervision delivers safe direct care or support services in alignment with the intern designated role (e.g. Patient Care Technician Patient Access Liaison Environmental Services Associate Patient Transporter Unit Secretary Medical Practice Patient Representative).
Trains and works in accordance with Nuvance Health policies procedures and safety standards.
Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
Supports and contributes to the implementation of Nuvance Health mission and organizational goals.
Practices effective communication and actively listens to coworkers patients and families to understand and meet their needs.
Demonstrates a commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of coworkers and patients treating all personal and medical information with respect.
Recognizes and values the diversity of coworkers patients and customers by honoring their perspectives choices and differences.
Models and maintains organizational values.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the intern role and training objectives.
Participates in self-assessment reflection activities and feedback sessions to support personal growth and career readiness.
Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
- No high school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements
- Ability to read and write in English as determined by individual role requirements.
- Willing to learn and actively participate in training.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Commitment to professionalism confidentiality and respectful communication.
- Open to feedback and personal growth in a structured learning environment.
With strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2025
Department: Academy for Career Readiness
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
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- Abinitio
- AutoCAD 3D
- Hardware & Networking
- Customer Support
- Arabic
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
