My name is Clement Lee and I am the Manager for COPE Health Solutions’ Clinical Care Extender Volunteer Internship Program. I wanted to let you know about a new exciting opportunity for students to gain the unique experience of direct patient care in a hospital environment.
We have a new hospital, St. Francis Medical Center, which is located in the Lynwood. This program is ideal for students interested in the health care field who desire hands-on training while pursuing a career in the medical field. The Clinical Care Extender Program allows participants to work with all levels of medical staff to better understand the dynamics of a hospital environment. Further, volunteers are able to help on many different departments in the hospital in order to get a feel for the different environments of each unit.
Our orientation/interview sessions occur every three months, and our next recruitment cycle will begin on January through February. For more information or to schedule an interview please contact Jennifer at SFMCInternInfo@copepartnershwt.org
Here are the answers to some of our more frequently asked questions:
What exactly is a Clinical Care Extender?
Clinical Care Extenders are volunteer interns who participate in hands-on patient care within the hospital setting. As a Clinical Care Extender, you will become a valuable member of the patient care team as you help to bathe, feed, change, comfort and provide company for hospital patients. You will help with a myriad of tasks in a variety of hospital nursing units. As a Clinical Care Extender, you will gain unparalleled exposure to the medical field and what it really takes to be a health care professional.
What time commitments does the program require?
The Clinical Care Extender Internship requires a 240 hour program commitment. You will attend a mandatory 3-day training course (24 hours) before serving in the hospital. Clinical Care Extenders serve one 4-hour shift each week for 60 weeks. In just over one year, a Clinical Care Extender completes 240 hours of volunteer service!
What shift times are available?
Shifts are scheduled on a first-come-first-serve basis (we will explain more about this procedure at the orientation). In most departments, shifts are available 7 days a week from 7am to 11am, 11am to 3pm, 3pm to 7pm, 7pm to 11pm.
How long is a rotation?
Each rotation is 3 months long, which means that a Clinical Care Extender completes 4 rotations each year.
How can I apply to the Clinical Care Extender Program?
Please contact Jennifer at SFMCInternInfo@copepartnershwt.org
Orientation Dates:
February 9 5pm-6pm
February 10 5pm-6pm
February 16 6pm-8pm
February 17 6pm-8pm
February 18 6pm-8pm
Best Regards,
Clement Lee
Manager, Health Workforce Transformation
clee@copehealthsolutions.org
