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  • Service Aide
    Service Aide
    1 day ago
    $24959 yearly
    Part-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Brooklyn with a 5-Star CMS Rating in staffing, quality, health inspections, and overall. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson’s and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care. From more than 600 Nursing Homes in New York, McKinney ranks #11 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2026; and earned high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2026. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Under direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse or other licensed professional staff, performs activities and procedures of a non-professional nature in direct/indirect care of patients and residents, or participates as a member of a treatment, nursing, medical or health care team in implementing appropriate regimens. Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Assists in recreational and rehabilitation activities designed to meet the assessed needs, interests and capabilities of patients. Supervises patients/residents during field trips., 2. Assists with the physical care and personal hygiene of selected patients, consisting of, but not limited to, changing simple dressings, giving enemas and taking vital signs. Prepares patient for meals and feeds them if necessary., 3. Prepares patient for examination by performing assigned procedures such as temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight and measurements, and assists in the examination process., 4. Prepares patient and/or examining room for examination, treatment and/or procedures. Sets up and arranges examining room., 5. Maintains, assembles and dismantles devices and equipment used in patient care. Prepares and tests equipment for safe operation and transports various equipment and supplies. 1. Changes linen and makes beds. Keeps ward and/or unit, linen, utility, treatment, storage rooms and recreational areas in a neat and orderly fashion., 2. Assists in care and storage of patients' clothing and property and sterilizes clothing and other personal items when required. 1. Reports observations of patients' and families' condition, mental state and social behavior to medical and professional staff caring for patients, and participates in the assessment and/or care of patients and families., 2. Maintains, controls, completes, processes and files patients' charts, records, transportation and time records, appropriate forms and documents., 3. Assists in clinic, admission procedures and in regulation of visitors., 4. Escorts ambulatory patients and transports non-ambulatory patients by wheelchair, stretcher, bed or stretcher-bed, including those with intravenous apparatuses to all departments, clinics, diagnostic and therapeutic units, religious and recreation centers, and other areas within the facility and facility's affiliation hospital. Accompanies children to facility school and explains nature of trips to patients., 5. Transports bodies and/or assists mortuary caretaker in transporting bodies to the mortuary and places in refrigerator when necessary. Searches DOA's and completes the required DOA reports. Transports fetuses, amputated parts or other specimens to morgue and provides postmortem care., 6. Collects and delivers specimens, charts, x-rays, regular and emergency requisitions for diagnostic tests and treatments. Performs other messenger duties, as required., 7. Provides for comfort needs of patients and assists patient with all aspects and activities of daily living., 8. Maintains clinical competence by attending continuing education programs. Minimum Qualifications Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week, • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans, • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts, • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees, • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities, • College Savings Program, • Union Benefits for eligible titles, • Multiple employee discounts programs, • Commuter Benefits Programs

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  • Activities Coordinator
    Activities Coordinator
    4 days ago
    $17–$18 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Activities Coordinator to design and implement a diverse range of engaging activities for our adult day care participants. This role is crucial in promoting physical well-being, cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and emotional health within a supportive community setting. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, plan and implement a variety of recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities tailored to the interests and needs of our adult participants., • Adapt activities to accommodate varying physical and cognitive abilities, ensuring inclusivity and maximum participation., • Encourage and motivate participants to engage in programs, fostering a lively and positive atmosphere., • Maintain accurate records of participant attendance and program effectiveness, contributing to individualized care plans., • Collaborate with other staff members, families, and volunteers to enhance the overall participant experience., • Ensure all activities adhere to health, safety, and regulatory guidelines. Qualifications: • Proven experience in organizing activities for older adults or individuals with varying abilities, preferably within an adult day care or similar setting., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Creative and enthusiastic approach to program development and implementation., • Ability to work independently and as part of a dedicated team., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Genuine empathy, patience, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our participants.

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