Academy for Career Readiness Intern Workforce Development Danbury, CT
Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
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Job Summary
Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Title:Academy for Career Readiness Intern - Workforce Development - Danbury CT - Monday - Thursday - 8:30am - 3:00pm
Summary:
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. (10%)
Participates fully in training and shadowing experiences with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.(10%)
Engages in the training plan and performs learned tasks appropriate to the selected specialization.(10%)
Under supervision delivers safe direct care or support services in alignment with the interns designated role (e.g. Patient Care Technician Patient Access Liaison Environmental Services Associate Patient Transporter Unit Secretary Medical Practice Patient Representative).(20%)
Trains and works in accordance with Nuvance Health policies procedures and safety standards.(5%)
Maintains a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.(5%)
Supports and contributes to the implementation of Nuvance Healths mission and organizational goals.(5%)
Practices effective communication and actively listens to coworkers patients and families to understand and meet their needs.(10%)
Demonstrates a commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of coworkers and patients treating all personal and medical information with respect.(5%)
Recognizes and values the diversity of coworkers patients and customers by honoring their perspectives choices and differences.(5%)
Models and maintains organizational values.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the intern role and training objectives.(5%)
Participates in self-assessment reflection activities and feedback sessions to support personal growth and career readiness.(10%)
Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.
Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
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: Workforce Development
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly
Required Experience:
Intern
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.
