Receptionist
New York Congregational Nursing Center -
Position Summary :
Courteously and professionally meets and greets all visitors, residents and staff who enter the Nursing Center. Directs them to log in, presents visitor badge and contacts the appropriate staff member to escort them within the facility.
Handles a high volume call board and assists callers with information as necessary and appropriate. Protects the confidentiality of resident and staff information.
Participates in the fire safety program. Monitors the comings and going of residents in the lobby area.
- Answers high volume of telephone calls forwarding calls and answering inquiries appropriately.
- Meets and greets, in a courteous and professional manner, all visitors, residents and staff.
- Actively participates in the Security and Life Safety Programs for the facility May need to contact 911 and interact with members of the various NYC emergency services.
- Monitors residents access / egress to the building and intervenes as necessary to assure resident safety.
- Is alert to safety and / or other types of hazards.
- Monitors the security cameras as needed and alerts appropriate staff when concerns are noted.
- May float to other departments and assist with clerical or other duties as assigned.
- Shows interest in and dedication to the Home and avoids harmful criticism or negative conduct.
- Reports to work on time and work the full-time schedule.
- Completes assigned work accurately and on schedule.
Other Responsibilities Include :
Participation in In-Service programs as required by the Home.
Compliance with the Policies and Procedures of the Home.
Other duties as required.
General Qualifications :
- 6 mos. office clerical / receptionist experience required
- 3- 6 mos. experience handliing high volume phones or call board
- Knowledge of fire / safety procedures preferred.
- Basic knowledge of software programs such as Word, Groupwise helpful.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexible and self motivated individual.
- Able to act quickly and make good judgements in emergency situations and concerning the various areas of the Front Desk responsibilities
- Makes good use of time.
- Ability to work with several different groups.
- Ability to handle diverse responsibilities.
- Must maintain appropriate business appearance.
Educational Requirements :
High School diploma required. G.E.D. acceptable. Some college preferred
Occupational Therapist
New York Congregational Nursing Center -
Occupational Therapist- New York Congregational- In House- Full Time
We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Full Time Occupational Therapist / OT at New York Congregational Nursing Center in Brooklyn, NY.
This person will develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions.
You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.
The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Located at : 135 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
New York Congregational Nursing Center's mission is to provide compassionate, individualized professional care in a culturally diverse, nurturing environment while promoting each resident's strengths, independence, self-determination, spirituality and growth.
The Center provides short-term care for residents with complex medical needs who require rehabilitation before returning home, and long term care for residents requiring skilled services who are unable to return home.
The campus features landscaped gardens, sheltered walkways that are safe and secure with on-site parking and space for large programming events.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
- Collect data and document processes followed
- Regularly follow-up client
Skills
- Proven working experience as occupational therapist
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
- Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy
- BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
Career Advantages :
- Rare in-house opportunity
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K participation
The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike.
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Maintenance worker
New York Congregational Nursing Center -
Position Summary :
The Maintenance Worker is responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing items, charting and cleaning of all Mechanical Equipment.
Maintenance Workers must be available 24 hours a day, in particular for Snow Removal Operations and emergencies. Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry 70 100 pounds.
General Qualifications :
- Committed to a well maintained, well-run Nursing Center.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible.
- Good communication and investigative skills.
- Independent attitude towards completion of routine job assignments.
- An attitude which displays respect towards the needs of the elderly and their families.
Job Responsibilities Include :
- Ability to maintain and repair all major facility systems in the Nursing Center. For example : HVAC systems, elevators, blowers, motors, lights, faucets, tub rooms, bowls, etc.
- Ability to diagnose minor problems and repair them.
- Check and chart all operation logs.
- Inspect and repair all resident living areas.
- Must be proficient in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry work.
- Ability to paint in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Responsible for snow removal.
- Other tasks as directed by their supervisor.
Other Responsibilities Include :
- Participation in In-Service programs as required by the Nursing Center.
- Compliance with the Policies and Procedures of the Nursing Center.
- Other duties as may be required by the Department Head and the Administrator.