COPE Health Scholar Program at Salinas Valley Health [inactive]

Organization Description

Salinas Valley Health exists to help our community rise through good health. Founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, we serve individuals and families throughout the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, and surrounding region. Salinas Valley Health employs more than 2,000 people and consists of a network of resources, which include a 263-bed acute care medical center; primarily, specialty and urgent care clinics; a mobile clinic; and community-based health and wellness programs such as Blue Zones Project Monterey County. We deliver evidence-based quality and patient-focused care to improve health and well-being for all.  

SalinasValleyHealth.com

Health & Safety

Photography and Videography is not allowed to prevent HIPPA violations. Scholars are taught how to don and doff PPE and properly sanitize after entering isolation rooms. Scholars are not allowed in airborn isolation rooms, but may serve in contact and droplet isolation rooms. The CPR Certification must be BLS CPR from an American Heart Association program. They will need to pass a "Fit for Duty" physical to pass clearance and provide proof of health insurance. They will also need to pass drug screening to gain hospital clearance.

Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • CPR Certification
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • TB Test
  • Vaccinations
Address 
501 E. Romie Lane
Suite B
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
Student Contact 
Name
Michelle McCarty
Job Title
Program Manager
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Healthcare Facility or Network (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Emergency Services & Public Safety, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Chronic Disease, Patient Advocacy, Wellness Education Programs
Hours of operation 

Shifts for scholars are 7-11am, 11am-3pm, 3-7pm, and 7-11pm, seven days a week. Staff office hours are generally 8:30am-5:pm, M-F.