This is a guest blog by Madeline Gonzalez, intern at Providence Health Care and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods student.
I was honored to observe and work at Providence Health Care. This organization helps rehabilitate those on Medicare or Medicaid back to their proper state after surgery. These procedures may be hip replacement or knee replacement. This facility works together to help people get back home to their families.
The main task of the facility is helping elderly sisters with whatever they need. Many of the sisters are strong and independent women, so it is difficult for them to understand they need help with daily tasks. These needs can be as simple as getting in the bed to using the restroom.
I feel that I have really grown in confidence being in this great place. I learned that I am a better worker than I thought, and I have improved my people skills. The greatest reward of this internship was working with some of the most amazing women. They have inspired me to keep on working; working here has only driven me to help people more.
If I could say anything to the workers in the facility, it would be thank you very much for everything and I was very honored to work in such a special place. I suggest that anyone who can fit an internship in their schedule to do it. I think it is a great experience. I believe it can really look good on a job resume since most jobs want experience.
