Make a Difference Every Day in Senior Living
Looking for a rewarding job in senior care where your work truly matters? At Americare Senior Living, you’ll build relationships, support residents, and be part of a team that feels like family.
Who We Are:
- Trusted senior living provider with 40+ years of experience
- Guided by our RISING values: Respect • Integrity • Servant Heart • Inspire • Nurture • Growth
- Known for Hometown Hospitality and small, family-like communities
- Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in Aging Services
Why Join Americare:
- Make a daily impact in resident care and quality of life
- Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
- Join a culture focused on respect, compassion, and connection
- Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle
Benefits Perks:
- Competitive pay + annual increases
- Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
- Free meals during shifts
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.
Start your career in senior living today and make a difference at Americare. Apply now.:
Your Role as the Dietary Service Aide:
Skilled Nursing
Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Service Aide to assist with the preparation and service of meals for residents, family members, visitors, and staff in our skilled nursing community. This role supports a home-like, person-centered dining experience while helping maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe dietary environment.
Summary:
The Dietary Service Aide assists the dietary team with meal preparation, service, and sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role plays an important part in resident satisfaction, safety, and daily quality of life.
This role may also be known as:
Dietary Service Aide, Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist with accurate preparation and service of meals to residents, visitors, and staff
- Support person-centered dining by creating a welcoming, home-like environment
- Work collaboratively with other dietary team members
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas
- Follow food safety, infection control, and dietary guidelines
- Assist with special meals, nourishments, and activities as needed
- Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality™, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values
What You Bring:
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
- Ability to follow supervisor instructions in a safe and efficient manner
- Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and resident-centered care
- Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations
Physical Demands:
- Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
- Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed
Safety Requirements:
- Follow safety policies, including use of carts for transporting items
- Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
- Use required PPE when handling food or equipment
- Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
- Participate in company drug testing procedures
Work Environment:
This role operates in a professional kitchen and dining environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Join Americare Senior Living and help deliver nourishing meals and warm hospitality to residents in our Skilled Nursing community.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Interested in Americare Senior Living but not ready to apply?:
We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on dietary and support opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.
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