NH STUDENT INTERN

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

About The Position

The Student Intern assists with daily resident activities and interviews, equipment and emergency-supply audits, document filing and scanning, and the organization of resident rooms, communal areas, and storage areas. The role includes regular interaction with residents and support for the activities director, as well as handling resident mail and store items. The intern is expected to communicate clearly and professionally, follow nursing home policies, respect residents and their families, and maintain confidentiality of resident records.

Requirements

High school student; work permit if required.
High school graduate interested in pursuing a healthcare career, or college student interested in pursuing a healthcare degree.
Complete HIPAA training or certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Administrative and clerical support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview residents weekly to identify concerns or questions for review by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) at care plan meetings.
Review the resident activities calendar daily and assist the activities director with preparing, conducting, and cleaning up after group activities.
Visit and interact with residents daily.
Complete side rail audits weekly.
Collect residents’ store lists weekly and distribute store purchases to residents weekly.
Clean and change oxygen concentrator filters weekly and clean the exterior of oxygen concentrators weekly.
Clean resident IV pumps, feeding pumps, and poles weekly.
Audit emergency supplies, including flashlights and batteries, weekly.
Communicate appropriately and clearly with the supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers, and physicians.
Know nursing home policies and become familiar with available services.
Clean and organize storage rooms weekly.
Treat residents and families with respect and dignity and ensure confidentiality of resident records.
Interact professionally with residents and families and provide explanations and verbal reassurance as needed.
Distribute resident mail daily and perform other duties as assigned.
Scan documents into the electronic medical record.