Job Description
Summary
The Intern Aide will assist with Periwinkle Arts In Medicine (AIM) programming by supporting creative, therapeutic activities for pediatric patients and their families. This role provides hands-on experience in patient engagement within a healthcare setting, fostering compassion, cultural sensitivity, and creativity while contributing to a positive and supportive hospital environment.
Job Purpose
Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.
Job Duties
- Lead or assist with arts-based sessions such as arts and crafts, drawing, painting, music, theater, creative writing, and photography
- Engage with children of various ages and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and compassion
- Support the creation of “Making A Mark” entries
- Communicate effectively with staff, patients, siblings, and families
- Clean, organize, and put away program supplies
- Participate in patient and family events related to AIM programming
- May assists with special projects/programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school or college student (undergraduate or graduate preferred)
- Interest in pediatric healthcare, patient engagement, or arts-based programming
- Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with children
- Basic computer and general administrative skills
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
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