INTERNSHIP DETAILS

High School Apprenticeship - Healthcare Assistant

CompanyCommunity Health Network
LocationIndianapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will gain proficiency in 46 healthcare industry competencies including patient care, clinical support, and professional collaboration. The role involves engaging in direct patient care and completing dual-credit academic courses.
Internship Type
per diem
Company Size
8825
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page

About The Company
Community Health Network was created 60 years ago by our neighbors, for our neighbors. We've never forgotten that heritage. To this day, we're still locally based and locally controlled, and we're as closely tied to our communities as ever. As a non-profit health system with more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana, Community’s full continuum of care integrates hundreds of physicians, specialty and acute care hospitals, surgery centers, home care services, MedChecks, behavioral health and employer health services. At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. Caregivers play a vital role in our mission as they fulfill our PRIIDE values: Patients First. Relationships. Integrity. Inclusion. Diversity. Excellence. Exceptional Care - For Everyone We want to ensure that each patient, employee, physician, and volunteer feels welcomed, comfortable, and included in our environment at all times. We value different perspectives and welcome conversations about race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and culture. Because it takes everyone to build healthier communities. Our promise of Exceptional care. Simply delivered. means we strive to provide culturally-competent care that meets your individual needs.
About the Role

Join Community  

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.  

  

Make a Difference  

Over the course of three years, students can expect to gain proficiency in 46 healthcare industry competencies in areas such as patient care, clinical support, safety and quality, and professional collaboration and teamwork. Students will obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Students will also be completing dual-credit courses, such as Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Introduction to Psychology. Upon successful completion of the Healthcare Assistant apprenticeship, students will earn the Employment Honors Plus Seal and an industry-recognized Healthcare Assistant Certificate, which will allow them to be hired immediately in the healthcare industry, as well as giving them opportunity to pursue further education and training in healthcare.

 

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications  

Self-motivated with strong time management and prioritization skills to meet department goals and objectives. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and works well in a collaborative team environment. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at planning and organization. Provides exceptional customer service and consistently demonstrates professionalism, reliability, accountability, and a strong work ethic in all aspects of the role. Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and maintains dependable work habits that support team performance and organizational goals.

 

  • Currently enrolled in high school 

  • Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to perform basic math

  • Interested in a healthcare career, even if you are still exploring different career options 

  • Eager to learn through hands-on experience in a healthcare setting 

  • Open and excited about engaging in patient care

  • Comfortable working around bodily fluids, medical procedures, physical tasks, exposed patients receiving care, and patients experiencing frustration or distress

  • Interested in science courses

  • Persist through challenges and stays committed in difficult situations 

 

 MUST BE A REFERRAL FROM AN APPRENTICESHIP 
INTERMIDIARY/CONNECTOR (like EmployIndy) FOR THIS POSITION

Key Skills
Patient CareClinical SupportTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationCustomer ServiceProfessionalismMicrosoft Office SuiteBasic MathCollaborationReliabilityAccountability
Categories
HealthcareEducationScience & Research