High School Healthcare Intern

Position Summary

The High School Healthcare Career Exploration Intern participates in a structured, school-approved career exploration experience designed to introduce students to careers in healthcare. This role provides supervised exposure to patient care environments, interdisciplinary teamwork, and formal nurse aide education while supporting a positive patient and resident experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in structured shadowing opportunities with nursing, Life Enhancement, and interdisciplinary care team members.
• Support Life Enhancement staff with unit-based and facility-wide programming and activities.
• Affiliate with supervised individual patient engagement activities that enhance quality of life.
• Transport patients or residents in wheelchairs to approved locations in accordance with safety protocols and training.
• Attend unit meetings and observe care team discussions related to patient experience and operations.
• Actively participate in all required components of the Nurse Aide Training Program, including classroom instruction, laboratory skills practice, simulation, and clinical experience.
• Adhere to all Nurse Aide Training Program requirements, including attendance, professionalism, confidentiality, infection control, and scope-of-practice limitations.
• Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including HIPAA and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of learning objectives and patient experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current high school senior participating in a school-approved career exploration or internship program.
• Eligible to enroll in and complete the Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work under supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare careers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Compliance And Program Requirements

• Must meet all pre-placement requirements, including background checks, health screenings, and required vaccinations, as applicable.
• Must comply with Nurse Aide Training Program regulations, including attendance, conduct, and clinical participation standards.
• Interns may not perform patient care tasks outside of training, observation, or supervised activities permitted by program guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout patient care areas for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with wheelchair transport and activity setup.