Greater Los Angeles Veterans Healthcare Administration

Organization Description

Health and Wellness of Veteran Communities

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR Certification
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with individuals who have a known criminal background or history of violent behavior
  • RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
  • RISK: Landscaping/gardening/habitat restoration - risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, lifting falls, environmental exposure such as heat, moisture, and other outdoor elements, etc.
  • RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling
  • RISK: Serving and Preparation - risk includes but not limited to handling kitchen items, cuts, burns, lifting, etc.
  • RISK: Students will be asked to drive (in addition to travel to and from site) for this placement.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Site prefers (or has had contact with) students from a particular major or academic program, or with specific coursework completed (If so, please indicate above Special Instructions).
Address 
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Bldg 500 room 1455
Los Angeles, CA 90073
United States
General Phone 
(310) 478-3711 Ext. 43578
Student Contact 
Name
Myisha Jones
Job Title
Recreation Therapy Section Supervisor
Phone
(310) 478-3711 Ext. 43578
Email
Program(s) 
Internships
Organization type 
Military (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Veterans, Active Military and/or Military Families
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Health & Medicine
Maximum students 
5