Program Overview
Our Homecare Agency Internship Program gives students hands-on exposure to client care coordination, public homecare initiatives, and community outreach. This program is ideal for students pursuing public health, social work, nursing, or homecare administration.
In the Office:
Assist with scheduling and client-caregiver matching.
Support case managers and observe coordination of care.
Maintain client records and assist with compliance.
Collect and analyze client satisfaction surveys.
In the Community:
Participate in health fairs, YMCA/community events, and outreach programs.
Shadow caregiver visits (HIPAA-permitting).
Conduct follow-up calls and surveys.
Distribute wellness resources and connect with local partners.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, interns will:
Understand how a homecare agency operates.
Gain knowledge of public homecare challenges in aging communities.
Build professional communication and outreach skills.
Strengthen leadership, organizational, and teamwork abilities.
Program Features
Orientation & Training (HIPAA, compliance, safety)
Weekly Assignments (office + outreach mix)
Mentorship & Supervision (weekly check-ins)
Final Project – Reflection presentation: “What I Learned in Homecare”
QualificationsQualifications
Currently enrolled in a degree program in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated interest in community health and homecare services
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
Basic computer proficiency (Google Workspace)
Prior volunteer or caregiving experience (preferred but not required)
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Public Health, Social Work, Nursing, Health Administration, or related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated interest in community health and homecare services
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
- Basic computer proficiency (Google Workspace)
- Prior volunteer or caregiving experience
What We Do
Delaware Caregivers is a home care agency based in Newark, Delaware, dedicated to providing compassionate care services to adults aged 18 and over. Their mission focuses on assisting clients with activities of daily living, companionship, and personal care, ensuring that individuals can live comfortably and safely within the familiarity of their own homes and communities.
