Ozanam Hall Nursing Home

42-41 201st Street

Bayside, NY 11361

Agency Contact

Gail O’Donovan

718.971.2020

Nature and Purpose of Agency

Volunteers at Ozanam Hall perform many valuable services and give of themselves in numerous ways to better the quality of life for our residents, both physically and spiritually.

Tasks Available for Students

Visiting residents to lend friendship and compassion; Assisting with various activity programs; Accompanying residents on outings; Transporting residents to activities (Mass, rehab, patio visits, etc.); Assist visually impaired residents by distributing and reading mail; Teaching computer skills to residents; Participate in Music Therapy with residents; and assist staff with light clerical work.

Time Requirements

Monday – Sunday 8am – 6pm

Evening hours available

Student Awareness/Special Instructions

Ozanam Nursing requires a student to fill out an Orientation Packet. Please come to Lourdes Hall to pick up an Orientation Packet. You will need it before you go to the nursing home.

Students must be dressed in business casual clothing. NO JEANS. Volunteers will receive on-site training. Students must be informed that there is to be NO FOOD and NO FLUIDS given to any resident at any time. Also, if students are not sure of any situation at anytime during the visit to reach out to the nurse or administrator at the home

Lastly, NYS Department of Health has implemented that every volunteer must get the flu vaccination. Documentation of vaccination must include the name and address of the individual who ordered or administered the vaccine and the date of vaccination. This must be given to the nursing home before starting service. In addition, students will need proof of medical records which includes an updated PPD shot.

Agency Directions

Public Transportation

Q31 - Utopia Pkwy - Bell Bl- Direction:Bayside 27 Av F Lewis Bl Arrive 47 AV at FRANCIS LEWIS BL. Walk to 42-41 201st St

Driving Directions

Head northwest on St Johns University toward Union Turnpike Turn right at Union Turnpike Turn left at Francis Lewis Blvd Turn right at 43rd Ave Turn left at 201st St Destination will be on the right

LS 10/23/13