Program Information
Positions are very competitive. Final selection is based on interviews by the employers. There
is no guarantee of a placement.
Students should have/be:
1.
Registered as a full time student, on track to graduate from high school
2.
Excellent high school attendance
3.
Currently attending grade 11
4.
Interested in exploring / pursuing a career in a health services related field.
5.
Able to demonstrate employability skills as outlined by the "Conference Board of Canada".
Link: www.conferenceboard.ca/Libraries/EDUC_PUBLIC/esp2000.sflb
6.
Passing ALL courses in their current year.
7.
A willingness to meet dress and other policy requirements of the Health Care Employer
8.
Recommendations from the school they are currently attending
9. The support of a parent / guardian. Transportation to/from workplace.
10.
Available to complete six to eight weeks of work experience in July and August, or
be available part-time during semester periods.
Things you need to know!
1.
Contact your school represenative for the following:
a. Confirm you have been contacted for an interview.
b. Identify the position you are being interviewed for.
c. Obtain information on how to obtain a security clearance if successful
d. Ensure you have completed and received credit for HCS3000 (Also HCS3010 recommended).
2.
Plan to attend a student / parent / school representative information evening.
If successful…
1.
You may be required to attend a general orientation. Please confirm dates and times for the orientation with your hiring manager.
2.
An authorized member of your school district teaching staff will be assigned to monitor your progress in the workplace.
3.
You are expected to:
a. Be prompt and regular in attendance at work
b. Conform to organization rules and regulations
c. Accept direction and assignments from authorized supervising personnel
4.
A placement may be terminated at the request of the employer by notice to the supervising teacher (poor attendance, inappropriate conduct, breach of
confidentiality, improper dress, etc)
POTENTIAL AREAS FOR INTERNSHIPS
Below are examples of placements that have been used for Health Services Internships (as provided by students and
mentors during site visits). Roles can be varied within a day or the week. In some instances students are shared between
a number of areas.
PLACEMENT AREA
PLACEMENT DESCRIPTION
Admitting
Clerical, Reception duties, Patient registration
CSR
Delivery of requested supplies to units, Assembling trays, Restocking
Community/Health
Assisting with inoculation campaign, Clinics Patient
registration, Presentations, resources, and surveys
Dentistry
Placement and preparation of patients, Cleaning, and restocking, lab
work, sterilizing, Clerical and reception
Diagnostic Imaging
Assist with patients, Transporting of patients, Filing of x-rays, clerical,
and reception, Assist with positioning, processing
Dietary
Gathering diet information from patients, Resource information
prepared and dispersed, Price comparison, Assisting with collective or
co-op kitchen, Organizing recipe files in production, Updating nutrition
and ingredient information
Emergency
Transporting patients, Restocking, Room changeover, Patient and
visitor support, Greeting patients and managing waiting room
Environmental Health
Project work, Clerical support
Finance
Office support, Verifying information, Project focus
Health Records
Clerical support, Delivery to units
CAREERS: The Next Generation
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