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Skills for Success Intern - Workforce Development - Danbury, CT

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$17 - 17 hourly

Job Description - Skills for Success Intern - Workforce Development - Danbury, CT


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Position at Nuvance Health


Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 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 State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Title: Skills for Success - Workforce Development - Danbury, CT - Monday - Thursday - 8:30am - 3:00pm

Summary:

The Skills for Success 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:

  • Patient Care Technician
  • Patient Transporter

This internship provides hands-on exposure, skill-building, and career exploration to prepare individuals especially young adults for future employment in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

  1. Attends all required training sessions and arrives on time for classes, shifts, and shadowing experiences. (10%)

  2. Participates fully in training and shadowing experiences with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.(10%)

  3. Engages in the training plan and performs learned tasks appropriate to the selected specialization.(10%)

  4. Under supervision, delivers safe, direct care or support services in alignment with the interns designated role (e.g., Patient Care Technician, Patient Transporter).(20%)

  5. Trains and works in accordance with Nuvance Health policies, procedures, and safety standards.(5%)

  6. Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.(5%)

  7. Supports and contributes to the implementation of Nuvance Healths mission and organizational goals.(5%)

  8. Practices effective communication and actively listens to coworkers, patients, and families to understand and meet their needs.(10%)

  9. Demonstrates a commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of coworkers and patients, treating all personal and medical information with respect.(5%)

  10. Recognizes and values the diversity of coworkers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences.(5%)

  11. Models and maintains organizational values.

  12. Performs other responsibilities as assigned, within the scope of the intern role and training objectives.(5%)

  13. Participates in self-assessment, reflection activities, and feedback sessions to support personal growth and career readiness.(10%)

  14. Maintains and Models Nuvance Health Values.

  15. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

  16. Performs other duties as required.

- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) 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: $16.94 Hourly



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