Gundersen Health System

Child Life Intern


PayCompetitive
LocationLa Crosse/Wisconsin
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR-17958

      Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

      Schedule Weekly Hours:

      40

      Child Life Spring Internship 2024 (January 22 - May 10, 2024)

      The child life internship is professional preparation for child life certification and entry level child life specialist position. The intern will gain experience working with children 0-18, their caregiver(s), and the medical team to assist in coping with stressful healthcare experiences. The internship will consist of two rotations, one in outpatient clinics and surgical care and one in emergency services and inpatient care.

      This is an unpaid, non-benefited 600+ hour internship. Applicants can be with or without University affiliation.

      We will be accepting the new Association of Child Life Professionals common application. It can be accessed at https://aclp.smap p ly.io/ and directions can be found here https://www.childlife.org/docs/default-source/resources/internship-readiness-common-application-guide.pdf

      Instructions on how to apply - Please read carefully

      Fill out the common application online, upload your unofficial transcripts and eligibility assessment to that site, then download all of that in to ONE pdf and email to childlife@gundersenhealth.org by the current internship application deadline.

      Application deadline : September 7, 2023

      Job Description:

      Gundersen Health System provides a professional hands-on experience tailored to meet the interests of the interns in conjunction with the current activities of the department. Internships are available to students who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelors or master's degree program.

      Major Responsibilities:
      1. Performs job-related responsibilities as requested.

      Education and Learning:
      REQUIRED
      Post High School education in a specialized field:
      Currently in or graduated from an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Program in a related field.

      Work Experience:
      DESIRED
      1 year in a related field.

      Age Specific Population Served:
      Unit/Department Specific

      OSHA Category:
      Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

      Environmental Conditions:
      Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).

      Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
      Sitting Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
      Static Standing Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
      Walking/Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
      Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
      Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
      Lifting - Other Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

      If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

      Equal Opportunity Employer

  • About the company

      Gundersen Health System is a comprehensive non-profit health system based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.