Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Kathleen Donnelly
Address:
68 Hauppauge Road
Commack
NY
11725
Telephone:
631-715-2555Website:
http://www.gurwin.orgInformation:
Age limits: Minimum 13 years old
Candidate Requirements:
- Must have interview and attend orientation
- Proof of vaccination for measles and rubella; general good health
- Must commit to a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer time over a semester – a minimum of 2 hours per week for 15 weeks
During school year
- Weekdays: Yes
- Weekends: Yes (except Saturday afternoon)
- Weekdays: Yes
- Weekends: Yes (except Saturday afternoon)
Duties:
- Interact with residents -- assist at:
- Religious services of all denominations
- Activities such as games, arts & crafts, bingo
- Individual visits with residents
- Adults in the day services center
- Transporting residents
- Includes working on nursing units, assisting residents and staff
Other:
- Evening programs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:45 PM.
- Students assist residents at Bingo, help to transport to and from units, set up and clean up games, etc.
- Also interested in students who might wish to perform on a regular basis to play musical instruments during dinner hours.


