About this role
Job Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage family caregivers visiting the center, providing compassionate support and a listening ear.
- Connect caregivers with community resources and hospital services tailored to their needs.
- Assist families in navigating the healthcare system with empathy and understanding.
- Conduct outreach to patient care units and waiting areas to introduce caregivers to the center's services and resources.
- Support the planning and coordination of caregiver support groups, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives.
- Help maintain a welcoming, peaceful, and supportive environment within the center.
- Provide emotional support to families during difficult and challenging times.
- Participate in Palliative Care and Spiritual Care events, programs, and activities.
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program and in good academic standing.
- Able to work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 37.5 hours during the 10-week summer internship from June 2027 through August 2027.
- Preferred majors include Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, or related fields .
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills.
- Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and professionalism when working with patients, families, and caregivers.
- Comfortable supporting individuals and families facing illness, grief, and other challenging life circumstances.