High School CTE - Student-Patient Care Support - West Region

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking high school students for the position of Student-Patient Care Support across its West Region locations. Candidates will support the patient care team by performing tasks such as assisting with patient mobility, taking vital signs, and setting up patient rooms. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, and students must be currently enrolled in educational programs. This role offers valuable patient care experience while adhering to relevant labor regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled student in High School or a higher educational institution.
• High School students under 17 must obtain an appropriate worker's permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient care team with tasks such as providing water to patients.
• Support patient mobility and assist patients with meal orders.
• Take patient vital signs and stock supplies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

This posting is for High School Students in a CTE program. Please only apply if you are attending an Application Session with an IU Health representative.

This posting includes all West Region locations (Arnett, Frankfort, Tipton and White Memorial Hospitals).

The Student-Patient Care Support provides support to the patient care team. Job duties include but are not limited to: assisting the team with patient care by performing tasks such as providing water to patients, patient mobility, assisting patients with meal orders and eating, patient hygiene, taking patient vital signs, stocking supplies, setting up patient rooms for admissions, linen changes. Students will not handle urine/stool from patients receiving hazardous drugs (i.e., chemo). The student is obtaining valuable patient care experience and skills.

• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a currently enrolled student in High School or a higher educational institution, specialized professional training or vocation training.
• High School students under 17 must be able to obtain an appropriate worker's permit under the department of labor rules and regulations.