Description
Position at Norwalk Hospital Association
The Adult HealthCare Intern is educational and training-based role. This position will participate in introductory education regarding the roles and responsibilities of entry level healthcare positions with the potential to “specialize” and train in a defined entry level position: Unit Secretary, Patient Care Technician, Transporter, Registration, Greeter, Patient Safety Companion, Dietary Aide, and Environmental Services.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Attends all required training sessions. Arrives on time for class, shift, or shadowing.
2. Participates fully in the training and shadowing experiences as determined by program. Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
3. Engages in the training plan and carries out learned tasks as appropriate by position.
4. Delivers safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of a preceptor (per position) maintaining a safe environment for our co-workers, patients, and customers.
5. Trains and works within hospitals policies and procedures.
6. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards.
7. Assists to maintain, support, and implement Nuvance Health mission and goals.
8. Participates in good communication and are committed to listening attentively to our co-workers, patients, and families to fully understand and meet their needs.
9. Ensures a commitment to the protection of our co-workers' and patients' rights to personal and medical privacy. We treat the patient, patient information and/or property with confidentiality and respect and strive to create a secure and trusting environment.
10. Recognizes, values, and respects the diversity of our co-workers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences.
11. Performs other duties as required, within scope of role.
Education and Experience Requirements:
·High School Diploma required or equivalent