Youth Intern - Activities

PMC Mission and Values

Our Mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Quality.

Job Description

Youth Intern - Activities

Reports To

Activities Coordinator

Position Summary

The Youth Intern is a summer position for a minor (15 - 17 years old) introducing participants to Petersburg Medical Center and working within the facility. The Youth Intern will learn about department specific operations, workflow, and responsibilities within their assigned area. The Intern will also develop an understanding of the organization, its various departments, and the different functional areas within the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group activities that help residents maintain independence, allows participation in past hobbies and interests, encourages social interaction and focuses on the needs and interests of the residents.
• Keeps daily recreational records for each resident.
• Provides one-on-one interaction and activities for those residents unable to participate in group activities.
• Helps to plan and implement special events with the Activities Coordinator.
• Learns about the different systems utilized by PMC.
• May perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the Alaska Department of Labor Laws and the regulations pertaining to minors in the workplace.

Working Conditions

• Works in a clean, well-lit environment around patients, residents, patient/resident family members and PMC employees.
• Walking, bending, stooping. May carry light items (coloring, bingo, and craft supplies) within the facility. Will work at the direction of the Department Supervisor, Lead or designee.
• May assist in pushing wheelchairs.
• May assist with events or activities off campus.

Experience and / or Training

• Ability to sit, walk, move and / or stand for periods of time.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Will need to have the ability to work professionally, with accuracy and efficiently while engaging with staff.
• Must be reliable, able to communicate appropriately and have basic computer skills.

Job Duration

The Youth Intern is a summer position, seasonal.

• Paid position, four (4) hours per day, Monday - Friday, from June through latter August (adjust as needed).
• The Youth Intern position may grow into opportunities in the future.

Qualifications

Education. High School or home school student.

Employment Requirements

• Background Check. Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted by the State of Alaska in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Drug Screening. All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes a testing for marijuana.
• Immunization Compliance. Employees are required to meet all immunization requirements as mandated by the State of Alaska and Federal regulations governing healthcare facilities.
• Must be 15 years of age or older to apply. Minors (under the age of 18) will have an approved work permit approved by the State of Alaska and PMC will adhere to the State of Alaska and US Department of Labor requirements.

Position Open until Filled.