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Commonwealth Senior Living · 2 months ago

Healthcare Administration Internship

Gloucester, VA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$13/hr - $13/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking early career applicants for their Spring 2026 Internship Program. The healthcare administration intern will be exposed to all areas of operations at the community level and will work closely with department leaders while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals in the industry.

Health CareHospital

Responsibilities

Gain knowledge of general HR policies, procedures, FMLA, and the Worker's Compensation process

Develop recruitment strategies and interviewing techniques

Organize and assist with the facilitation of Jump Start and other employee trainings

Assist with archiving records, disposal of expired medicines if applicable, and reaching out to families to schedule care conferences

Assist with outings and events

Offer any unique talents you might have to coordinate resident programs

Gain an understanding of the customer journey experience (relationship building through phone calls, community experiences, etc.)

Develop an understanding of the menu creation process (how to order, prepare, serve, post service), and gain an understanding of the financials of PRD’s and budgeting

Understanding emergency systems and their functions

Develop knowledge in housekeeping standards, MEPs (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) processes, and Operational Maintenance budget