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The New Jewish Home · 1 week ago

Adult Intern for Religious Life and Spiritual Care

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The New Jewish Home is a facility focused on providing care for residents, and they are seeking an Adult Intern for their Religious Life & Spiritual Care Department. This role primarily involves transporting residents to religious services and providing support during these programs to ensure smooth execution of departmental initiatives.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Transport residents to and from religious services, programs, and related activities in a safe, respectful, and timely manner

Provide on-site support during services and programs, including resident assistance and general facilitation as needed

Communicate respectfully and effectively with residents, staff, volunteers, and clergy

Maintain a calm, compassionate, and professional demeanor while working with residents of varying physical and cognitive abilities

Adhere to all institutional policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality standards

Qualification

Mobility assistanceInterest in spiritual careOlder adultsDependabilityOrganizationInterpersonal skills

Required

Ability to assist residents with mobility needs, in accordance with safety guidelines and training provided

Interest in religious life, spiritual care, pastoral work, or communal programming

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage respectfully with residents from diverse backgrounds

Dependable, organized, and able to follow direction in a structured environment

Ability to walk throughout the facility and assist with resident transport

Ability to push wheelchairs and stand for extended periods as required during services and programs

Preferred

Experience working with older adults or in a healthcare or residential setting preferred, but not required

Company

The New Jewish Home

Since 1848, The New Jewish Home has helped older New Yorkers live full and meaningful lives by providing outstanding health care and innovative programming.

Founded in 1848