Intern/Aide - Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7342202 (Ref:24780-en_US)
Posted: April 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Intern Aide will assist with Periwinkle Arts In Medicine (AIM) programming by supporting creative, therapeutic activities for pediatric patients and their families. This role provides hands-on experience in patient engagement within a healthcare setting, fostering compassion, cultural sensitivity, and creativity while contributing to a positive and supportive hospital environment.
Job Purpose
Provides temporary administrative or laboratory support to a department while gaining practical work experience.
Job Duties
- Lead or assist with arts-based sessions such as arts and crafts, drawing, painting, music, theater, creative writing, and photography
- Engage with children of various ages and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and compassion
- Support the creation of “Making A Mark” entries
- Communicate effectively with staff, patients, siblings, and families
- Clean, organize, and put away program supplies
- Participate in patient and family events related to AIM programming
- May assists with special projects/programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in high school, trade/vocational school or higher education institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school or college student (undergraduate or graduate preferred)
- Interest in pediatric healthcare, patient engagement, or arts-based programming
- Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working with children
- Basic computer and general administrative skills
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
