Margaret Tietz Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

164-11 Chapin Parkway
Jamaica, NY 11432   

Main Line: 718.298.7800
                   
Agency Contact
Isabel Tiffen (Director of Therapeutic Recreation)
718.298.7840
itiffen@bethabe.org                            

Nature and Purpose of Agency
Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a unique organization dedicated to providing non-traditional care services in a traditional nursing facility. Originally founded as a nursing home for Holocaust survivors, Margaret Tietz Center continues to serve this unique population, while reaching out to others in our community.

Tasks Available for Students
All volunteers are welcome to participate in activities that provide our residents with companionship and stimulating conversation. Certain volunteers choose to lead an activity or provide entertainment to our residents in a supervised environment. There are volunteer opportunities available in a variety of departments depending on your schedule and interest. The assignments include:
•    One-to-One Visiting
•    Recreation: group activities, such as music, bingo, and other special entertainment programs
•    Assistance in the therapy programs.
•    Provide Transportation for the Residents to: the garden and special activities.
•    Gift Shop

Time Requirements
Minimum 10 Hours.

Student Awareness/Special Instructions
Students must be informed that there is to be NO FOOD and NO FLUIDS given to any resident at any situation at any time during the visit to reach out to the nurse or adminstrator at the place. 

Agency Directions
Walking
Turn right at Goethals Ave Turn left at 164th St Turn left at Chapin Pkwy