Mike from Kalefeld: Internship in the old people's home - insight into the nursing world!

Mike from Kalefeld: Internship in the old people's home - insight into the nursing world!

Northeim, Deutschland - Mike, a 19-year-old from Kalefeld, is currently doing an internship in the old and nursing home internal mission. As hna is part of the company-oriented vocational training (Bob) of the Northeimer Harz-Weser-Werke (HWW), in which Mike is normally employed. Previously, he had completed a one -year measure in the field of wood processing in the HWW vocational training sector. The opportunity to do an internship in the old people's home resulted from the contact of his group leader Lars Meier with the facility.

For four months, Mike has been working "on a trial" in the building technology of the old people's home. His practical activities include the painting of benches, the care of green areas, the removal of weeds, planting beds, leaf removal and mowing the lawn. The internship can be extended for up to a year until the end of the vocational training measure. During his time in the old people's home, Mike is supported by Jobcoach Fabian Klever, who comes by in the initial phase every day, later twice a week and now every two to three weeks.

internship as an entry into care

Mike also practiced the daily bus driving to get to the inner mission, as there is no direct connection from Kalefeld to the facility. The internship offers him the opportunity to develop manual skills as well as communication skills and a sense of responsibility. In a personal conclusion, Mike recommends trying a similar internship to others while he wants to work in this area in the long term. Companies that want to offer internship or workplaces can contact the job coaches of the HWW.

More and more young people are interested in the nursing professions, which are often due to films and series, as in a report by st. Marien Altenheim . Internships in elderly and nursing provide valuable insights into everyday professional life and enable interns to get to know different care and care areas. These experiences are beneficial for professional orientation and can open the way to training as a nursing specialist or a nurse. Evidence of vaccinations such as measles, covid-19 and hepatitis B are often required. The recommended duration of an internship is usually three weeks, although other periods are also possible.