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Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
ORGANIZATION: The New Jewish Home, Manhattan Division
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Volunteer Opportunity with The New Jewish Home: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Organization Name: The New Jewish Home
Title: Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Duties:
- Mondays: Assist residents by taking them to the garden or off their unit to play word games together. Timing is flexible to fit your schedule.
- Wednesday Mornings: From 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, help residents with nail care and spend quality time visiting with them.
- Summer Afternoons: Any afternoon after 1 PM, take residents on floors FD2 and SU4 to the garden to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.
Description:
The New Jewish Home is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to enhance the lives of our residents as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with older adults and are looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Your primary responsibilities will include engaging residents in various activities that promote social interaction and well-being. On Mondays, you'll have the flexibility to choose a time that works for you to take residents to the garden or play word games. Wednesday mornings will be dedicated to providing nail care and visiting with residents, fostering personal connections. Additionally, during the summer months, you can spend afternoons taking residents from FD2 and SU4 to the garden, offering them a delightful change of scenery.
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and have a few hours to spare each week, we would love to hear from you! Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive community for our residents. Please contact us at cmberrios@jewishhome.org to learn more and apply.
Thank you for considering this rewarding volunteer opportunity with The New Jewish Home!
3 Shifts
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Fri Jun 14, 2024
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01:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 5
Summer Afternoons
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Fri Jun 14, 2024
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10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST
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Spots available: 5
Wednesday
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Fri Jun 14, 2024
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10:00 AM to 05:00 PM EST
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Spots available: 5
Mondays
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About The New Jewish Home, Manhattan Division
Location:
120 West 106th Street, New York, NY 10025, US
Mission Statement
MISSION Our mission is to empower older adults to enhance purpose and well-being through a portfolio of innovative health care services. VISION Our vision is a new reality in which ageism is no longer, and society embraces its older adult members. VALUES Extend Welcome, Embrace Diversity, Affirm Dignity, Respect One Another, Embody Compassion, Increase Knowledge, and Pursue Justice
Description
The New Jewish Home is a comprehensive, mission-driven nonprofit health care system serving older New Yorkers since 1848. We’ve been a New York eldercare landmark for over 170 years, and we’re still creating innovative new ways to serve seniors every day as we welcome all elders to #AgeLikeaNewYorker with us.
We are a nonprofit that provides care for the evolving needs of New Yorkers as they age, from the very frailest to those who just need a little extra help in managing chronic conditions at home. Let us help you and your family figure out exactly what kind of care you or your loved ones need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 West 106th StreetNew York, NY 10025
DATE POSTED
June 10, 2024
SKILLS
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3-7 Hours