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Healthcare internship provides motivation to keep working
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 …