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GRACE PLAZA LAUNCHES HIGH CALIBER
MEMORY CARE Grace Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation,
a high caliber healthcare center
for short-term rehab and long-term
residency in Great Neck for almost 50
years, is enhancing its specialty in Alzheimer’s
and other dementia care.
Recognized for its dedicated full floor
dementia community with specialized
activity programming, Grace Plaza has
now boosted the level of its professional
ONcare staff with a unique certification
status. Developed by the
Alzheimer’s
Association, the EssentiALZ Certification
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Program provides recognition for
the knowledge of quality dementia care
practices.
A person-centered approach has as been
taught to every Grace Plaza staff aff member
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who interacts with its residents living
with dementia. From care aides,
nurses and physical therapists to dining
and maintenance staff, the participants,
who are now essentiaALZ-certified,
learned techniques and practices to
help manage behavior and facilitate the
assistance of activities of daily living.
Included in the program are guidance
for bathing, dressing, eating; symptom
Presents
In collaboration with the
ADVERTORIAL
management; effective communication
strategies; and coordinating
a variety
of physical and cognitive activities to
address the full spectrum of cognitive
levels.
Expanding Grace
Plaza’s dementia
care expertise to the outside community
is their Alzheimer’s Caregiving Support
Group that meets the third Thursday of
every month at 2 pm in the Parlor located
on the first floor. This program provides
a very resourceful and supportive
venue for spouses, adult children, and
friends of people living with dementia.
Please contact Ellen Gray at 631-901-
8708 for additional information.
Grace Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation
is located at 15 St. Paul’s Place, Great
Neck, NY 11021, 516-466-3001.
2018 Dates
Jan. 18th
Feb. 15th
Mar. 15th
Apr. 19th
May 17th
June 21st
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July 19th
Aug. 16th
Sept. 20th
Oct. 18th
Nov. 15th
Dec. 20th
At Grace Plaza, we understand how difficult it can be to navigate and understand exactly
what caring for someone you love with Alzheimer's and Dementia looks like.
We invite you, your family, other
caregivers and friends to join us for our monthly support
group. Here you will find a place to share your feelings, learn and exchange valuable
caregiving informatio, and discover a supportive network of Grace Plaza staff and other
families sharing a similar experience.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday monthly at 2pm in the First Floor Parlor.
For more information about the support group or for suggested RSVP,
please contact facilitators Ellen or Debbie at 631-901-8708
or email egray@graceplaza.com.
We welcome you to take a personalized tour of our Facility!
15 St. Paul’s Place
Great Neck, NY 11021 516 466 3001 www.graceplaza.com
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For referrals or information, call or click:
718.472.1999 | www.hospice.nyc
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
2 BILINGUAL COMMUNITY
HOSPICE NURSES (RN)
Bilingual English/Spanish full-time nurse to provide Hospice Home
Care in the Bronx or Queens. New graduates considered for mentorship
program. Reliable automobile & valid driver’s license are required.
2 HOSPICE WEEKEND
ADMISSION TEAM NURSES
RN’s to assess, admit and educate patients and families electing Hospice
care at home and in facilities. 1 RN for Bronx & Brooklyn; 1 RN for Nassau
& Queens; Reliable automobile & valid driver’s license are required.
HOSPICE IN-PATIENT NURSE (RN)
Bilingual English/Spanish full-time nurse to provide Hospice In-Patient
Care in the Bronx; 2+ years hospice/palliative care experience.
Reliable automobile & valid driver’s license are required.
BILINGUAL COMMUNITY HOSPICE LPN
Bilingual English/Spanish full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to
provide Hospice Home Care in the Bronx, or for Continuous Care
all boroughs. New graduates considered for mentorship program.
Reliable automobile & valid driver’s license are required.
BILINGUAL HOSPICE HOME HEALTH AIDE
Bilingual English/Spanish full-time home health aide to
provide Hospice Home Care in the Bronx. Assist patients
with activities of daily living and light housekeeping.
BILINGUAL HOSPICE MEDICAL
SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LMSW)
Bilingual English/Spanish full-time social worker to provide Hospice Home
Care in the Bronx. Reliable automobile & valid driver’s license are required.
Competitive compensation and benefits package,
including language differential.
Hospice of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FORWARD RESUME TO: JUDITH GAYLE, HR Generalist
judith.gayle@hospice.nyc
Fax: 718.784.1413 / Phone: 718.472.1999
or visit: www.hospice.nyc
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