Thursday, June 26, 2008
Internship objective: Interns will gain hands-on experience in human resources in the areas of recruiting, retention, workers' compensation, safety, benefits and personnel administration, compensation, labor and employee relations, training and staff development. This is a challenging opportunity for any upper level student considering a career in Human Resources who wishes to work with an experienced HR professional who is looking to make a difference in their career.
About the interning organization: People! Strength! Commitment! If you've always wanted support and respect for your abilities, welcome to an internship at HCR Manor Care, one of the nation's leading providers of rehabilitation and complex medical care.
Internship site mission: HCR Manor Care is dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that residents, patients and clients live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR Manor Care as the preeminent care provider, committed to standards of performance which serve as the hallmark of the industry.
Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & S II annually
Number of interns needed: 1-2 per facility, per semester
Start date: On or near the first day of each semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.
Academic qualifications: Declared major in Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication or Communication Studies. A declared minor in Communication may also be considered depending upon the courses the student has completed.
Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be able to utilize programs in the Microsoft Suite, be organized and handle confidential employee information with discretion.
Responsibilities include assisting with: Recruiting, retention, workers' compensation, safety, benefits and personnel administration, compensation, labor and employee relations, training and staff development. This position reports directly to the Director of Human Resources at each location.
Location: Interns may be placed at one of three HCR sites:
Heartland Health Care – Grand Rapids
2320 E. Beltline, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616-949-3000 ext 142
Heartland Health Care of Crestview
625 36th St, SW
Wyoming, MI 49509
616-531-0200
Heartland Health Care of Greenview
1708 Leonard, St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616-456-7243
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.
Interested students should contact:
Sue Wizorek
Human Resource Director
(616) 949-3000 x142
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced
Final paper
The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20 %
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. It may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
Intern’s sponsor (at internship site) signature
Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature
