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Career Experience Program Representative I

University of Rochester Medicine · Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area · 1 wk ago
OTHR$17–$22.1/hrFull-time

Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening Work Shift: Rotating

Pay range: $17.00 - $22.10 per hour. Individual rates will be set within this range based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity.

About the Role

Completes a program that offers an introduction to potential careers for high school students who wish to gain practical experience in a professional work environment within a specific department/program area. Offers the opportunity to develop valuable workplace skills, explore potential career paths, and contribute to the overall success of the department/program. This is for non-credit bearing experiences and only for those actively in high school.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the nurse with providing patient care support activities that may include:
    • Reading mail, magazines, and books to patients
    • Playing cards or games with patients
    • Interacting with patients and family
  • Performing additional patient care related activities/functions with direction and in the presence of the patient’s assigned nurse
  • Answering call lights and relaying messages from patient/family to the appropriate individual
  • Answering telephones and taking messages
  • Greeting patients, family, and visitors
  • Stocking linen/supplies
  • Running errands/delivering messages
  • Taking or picking up equipment as needed
  • Assisting in keeping the environment neat, clean, and clutter-free

Requirements

  • Enrolled in high school or a high school graduate
  • At least 16 years of age
  • Employment certificate/work permit for candidates less than 18 years old
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

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