High School Patient Care Intern
University Hospitals, Geneva, OH, United States
High School Patient Care Intern
A Brief Overview The High School Patient Care Intern (HSPCI) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN.
What You Will Do
Hospitality Rounds
Water pitcher with fresh water and ice (confirm with RN that ok for pt to drink)
Ask if would like another blanket
Incentive spirometer at bedside (confirm with RN that pt needs one)
Tissues within reach
Personnel equipment within reach (phone, walker, shoes/slippers, robe, glasses, hearing aids, dentures)
Ask if would like coffee/tea/food (confirm with RN before offering)
Help patient order meals
Distribute patient mail and newspaper
Clean-up room: Pick up garbage on floor
Declutter by putting things away
Small trash bag on bedside table
Companion Role
Converse with patient
Use activity cart for delirious patient
AM Care Set-Up (partner with UAP to determine which patients need which supplies)
Distribute linen pack to every room (unit specific)
Distribute supplies for bath (warm wipes, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, razor, shaving cream)
Admission
Set-up empty room for admission (unit specific)
Restock
Warming cabinet with bath wipes; rotate stock
Yellow isolation caddies
Patient Room Non-sterile gloves
Ambu bag at bedside
Flowmeter
Suction head
Unit specific items
Audits
White board audit Name of RN and UAP; if missing, add them
Today's date; if missing, add date
Name of team; if missing, add team's name
Clean equipment (ask UAP how to clean if forget)
BP machines
Thermometer (temporal)
Glucometer
IV Pumps
Telemetry boxes
WOW and WOW stands
Desk top computers
Make unit-based packets
Admission packets
Other as defined by unit
Volunteer Cart
Get volunteer cart from volunteer services and round on the unit
Assist Unit Secretary
File paperwork under direction of unit secretary
Greet visitors
Answer the phone
Answer the intercom
When patient discharged, carry patient belongings to curbside
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education Current High School student (rising Senior/Senior) who has completed one year of Health Tech education or a participant of another Workforce Development identified program. (Required) and Work Permit Required for students under the age of 18 (Required)
Work Experience less than 1 year
Entry-level position
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency)
Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
Flexibility. (Required proficiency)
Patient focused. (Required proficiency)
Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency)
Basic computer data entry skills. (Required proficiency)
Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouch Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements 10%
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Geneva
Work Locations: 870 West Main Street Geneva 44041
Job: Technician / Patient Care
Organization: Geneva_Medical_Center
Schedule: Per Diem
Employee Status: PRN-ShiftDays
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Entry Level
Travel: No
Remote Work: No
Job Posting: Apr 23, 2026, 9:23:28 PM
A Brief Overview The High School Patient Care Intern (HSPCI) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN.
What You Will Do
Hospitality Rounds
Water pitcher with fresh water and ice (confirm with RN that ok for pt to drink)
Ask if would like another blanket
Incentive spirometer at bedside (confirm with RN that pt needs one)
Tissues within reach
Personnel equipment within reach (phone, walker, shoes/slippers, robe, glasses, hearing aids, dentures)
Ask if would like coffee/tea/food (confirm with RN before offering)
Help patient order meals
Distribute patient mail and newspaper
Clean-up room: Pick up garbage on floor
Declutter by putting things away
Small trash bag on bedside table
Companion Role
Converse with patient
Use activity cart for delirious patient
AM Care Set-Up (partner with UAP to determine which patients need which supplies)
Distribute linen pack to every room (unit specific)
Distribute supplies for bath (warm wipes, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, razor, shaving cream)
Admission
Set-up empty room for admission (unit specific)
Restock
Warming cabinet with bath wipes; rotate stock
Yellow isolation caddies
Patient Room Non-sterile gloves
Ambu bag at bedside
Flowmeter
Suction head
Unit specific items
Audits
White board audit Name of RN and UAP; if missing, add them
Today's date; if missing, add date
Name of team; if missing, add team's name
Clean equipment (ask UAP how to clean if forget)
BP machines
Thermometer (temporal)
Glucometer
IV Pumps
Telemetry boxes
WOW and WOW stands
Desk top computers
Make unit-based packets
Admission packets
Other as defined by unit
Volunteer Cart
Get volunteer cart from volunteer services and round on the unit
Assist Unit Secretary
File paperwork under direction of unit secretary
Greet visitors
Answer the phone
Answer the intercom
When patient discharged, carry patient belongings to curbside
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education Current High School student (rising Senior/Senior) who has completed one year of Health Tech education or a participant of another Workforce Development identified program. (Required) and Work Permit Required for students under the age of 18 (Required)
Work Experience less than 1 year
Entry-level position
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency)
Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
Flexibility. (Required proficiency)
Patient focused. (Required proficiency)
Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency)
Basic computer data entry skills. (Required proficiency)
Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouch Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements 10%
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Geneva
Work Locations: 870 West Main Street Geneva 44041
Job: Technician / Patient Care
Organization: Geneva_Medical_Center
Schedule: Per Diem
Employee Status: PRN-ShiftDays
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Entry Level
Travel: No
Remote Work: No
Job Posting: Apr 23, 2026, 9:23:28 PM