Geriatric Caregiver Summer Internship

Description

At Home Care Partners, we are dedicated to bringing assisted living home for the seniors we support through thoughtful, quality, and dedicated care. Our non-medical services cater to seniors with Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, strokes, and other related conditions. We are proud to have been recognized locally by the Lincoln's Choice Awards as one of the best in-home caregiving agencies and nationally for our exceptional training program.

We are thrilled to announce a new Summer Internship Program that will provide a unique and valuable platform for gaining practical experience, continuous learning, one-on-one mentoring, and the opportunity to contribute to our short-term business objectives, setting the stage for your future success.

We seek students interested in a summer internship in their respective fields who are eager to learn and grow, whether full-time or part-time.

Purpose

• Provide interns with practical, hands-on experience in caregiving for seniors with complex medical conditions.
• Encourage the development of empathy, patience, and personalized care approaches through person-centered care training.
• Equip interns with practical skills in managing various medical conditions while emphasizing individual needs and preferences.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills essential for effective caregiving in both clinical and administrative roles.
• Emphasize the importance of quality care in hospitals by highlighting how reducing medical errors and lowering readmission rates can impact reimbursement and other business objectives.

Requirements

• Students in Nursing, Healthcare, Mental Health, Gerontology, Human Services, and other related areas of study will be given priority
• Must be able to work in Lincoln, NE
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Reliable transportation, insurance, and a valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as bending and lifting
• Ability to meet scheduling and availability requirements
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet student eligibility requirements

Eligibility

• Eligible students include any person who is enrolled in a college, university, or other institution of higher education; or begins their internship within twelve months following graduation from a college, university, or institution of higher education.

Schedules

• Full-Time: 30 - 40 hrs per week
• Part-Time: 15 - 29 hrs per week
• Morning Shift: 8 AM - 12 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 1 PM - 5 PM
• Evening Shift: 5 PM - 9 PM
• Overnight Shift (awake): 9 PM - 8 AM
• Your schedule is designed according to your availability
• Must work at least two weekends per month throughout their employment and meet on-call expectations

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• On-call and weekend pay differentials
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Continuing education
• Mentorship program
• Paid time off (PTO) for full-time interns

Home Care Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.