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Morgan Pavelik – Physical Therapy Internship

Hello! My name is Morgan Pavelik. My internship is at NovaCare Rehabilitation. I am working alongside physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. We work with patients of all ages to regain proper mobility in a body part that has been injured. A normal day at NovaCare consists of me calling patients back from the waiting…

Diego Portales – Physical Therapy Internship

My internship is at Pivot Physical Therapy, an Athletico company in New Holland. My mentor is Courtney Williams. I so far am loving it. I have made connections with my co-workers and even some of the patients. While I am there some daily tasks include doing and folding laundry, wiping off tables and equipment, and…

Emma Swatski – Medical Internship

Becoming a Nurse has always been something I am interested in, but I needed clarification on what it entails, how to achieve it, and what kind of Nurse I want to be. Interning at UPMC Lititz Hospital has given me insight into what it means to be a Nurse. I gained tremendous knowledge and experience…

Maggie Martin – EMT Certification Internship

My internship for this semester is still with New Holland. Instead of being a ride-along student on the rig in the morning, I am an EMT student. I go to class on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. During this time, we may be having a lecture or a skills lab. I…

Emma Kauffman – EMT Certification Internship

Hi, I am Emma Kauffman, and I have my internship with the New Holland Ambulance. It is actually for the EMT class there. I had my first internship shadowing the EMTs on the ambulance three days a week, and they, as well as my best friend, inspired me to take the class. I would highly…

Skylar Hynson – Physical Therapy Internship

I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to be an intern at NovaCare Physical Therapy in New Holland. This experience has allowed me to grow as a person and gain experience working in the medical field. It has so far provided me with more clarity as to what I hope to accomplish in my…

Saraiah Hoover – EMT Certification Internship

Hi! my name is Saraiah Hoover and I am a Junior at Garden Spot. My internship is with the New Holland Ambulance Association as a student in their current EMT class. In this class, we are learning skills and knowledge to become an EMT while gaining experience by running on the ambulance. Our class runs…

Ashton Gonzalez – Medical Internship

Hello, my name is Ashton Gonzalez! I am an intern at the Lititz UPMC. I currently volunteer in the Emergency Department on Wednesdays and Fridays. I was super excited to start this internship since I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field after high school. There are tons of options for…

Izabella Colon – Dental Hygiene Internship

Garden Spot Dental is a great opportunity for young students to experience the responsibilities that come with being in the dental field. The interns are typically trained on how to properly sterilize equipment and rooms, and then how to set them up for procedures. The staff is extremely kind and hardworking and willing to help!…

Rylee Brullo – Dental Hygiene Internship

Hello! My name is Rylee Brullo and I am doing my internship at Garden Spot Dental Care in New Holland PA. Some of my job duties and daily routines consist of working in sterol to make sure all of the instruments stay clean and are wrapped properly. Following my work in sterol, I also manage…

Johalys Bencosme – Optometry Internship

Hello! My name is Johalys Bencosme, I am a senior at Garden Spot High School and currently interning at Optometric Associates in New Holland. My reason for interning in high school was to have an insight into where I would be headed after high school. I took a chance with Optometric Associates even when I…

Kaleigh Watkins – Caretaker Co-Op

Hello, my name is Kaleigh Watkins. I am part of the co-op program at Garden Spot. I currently work for Senior Helpers based out of Ephrata, PA. My role is to work as a caretaker for the elderly in their own homes. I commute to patients’ homes and assist with various tasks around their house….

Ella Wilson – Medical Internship

As I was planning on attending college to become a physician assistant, I began looking for an internship that could give me some quality experience to impress college admissions officers. This internship at UPMC Lititz Hospital was a perfect way for me to gain real experience and learn what being in a hospital setting is…

Maggie Martin – EMT Internship

My internship is with the New Holland Ambulance Association. When I signed up for this internship, I knew I was going to like it. I already took an EMR class last January and have been running with Fivepointville since then, so I sort of knew what this internship would hold. Fivepointville doesn’t get as many…

Emma Kauffman – EMT Internship

Hello! My name is Emma Kauffman, and I am a senior at Garden Spot. I have my internship this semester with the New Holland Ambulance Association, where I get to shadow the EMTs and paramedics. It has been an amazing experience so far. On the job, EMTs have a variety of duties. When they are…

Kylee Barshinger – Physical Therapy Intern

Hello, my name is Kylee Barshinger. I am a senior at Garden Spot High School and am interning at NovaCare Rehabilitation in New Holland, Pennsylvania this semester. I have learned so much through this experience and it has helped with planning out my future career goals. Through this amazing experience, I have learned that I…

Amelia Sharp – EMT Medical Internship

My name is Amelia Sharp, and I am a senior this year. This semester I have an EMS internship at the New Holland Ambulance Association located in New Holland. My mentor, Darrel Fisher, is a paramedic and I also get to work with and learn from many EMTs. This opportunity allows me to observe a…

Olivia Scare – Medical Internship

My name is Liv Scarle, and I am serving my internship at Friendship Community. Friendship Community is an organization that has group homes for individuals who have intellectual disabilities. I have had the amazing opportunity to work in two group homes as an activity aid and direct services personnel (DSP). I have actually been working…

Angela Nuse – Medical Internship

I am Angela Nuse, and I am interning at Friendship Community. My house is located on Sheep Hill Road in New Holland. This is my second semester interning with them, and I am gaining a lot of new information. I am interning here to get a closer look at what a career in the medical…

Maica Mesana – Medical Internship

Hi! My name is Maica Mesana, and this semester I am interning at Resonance Audiology where I had the privilege of going to two of their three offices: one in Garden Spot Village and one on Main St. New Holland. It has been an amazing experience so far and I am grateful for the opportunity…