Job Title: Dietary Aide
Reports To: Dietary Manager
Qualifications of position:
· Must be able to lift 50 pounds
· Must not have been convicted of a crime rationally related to their position
· Must have ability to maintain quality, safety and infection control standards
· Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of all resident information
· Must be able to speak and understand the English language
· Must successfully complete the certification requirements of the licensing state (if applicable)
· Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs, as needed
· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
· Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, physicians, etc.
· Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with all other staff
· Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning
· Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up trays and food service carts accurately and timely.
- Serve food to residents
- Pour and cover beverages.
- Assist in preparing, covering and labeling food.
- Assist in the proper care, use and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
- Attend in-service training programs for Food Service employees.
- Observe infection control procedures related to the Dietary Department.
- Follow safety program.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Attempts will be made to honor preferred shifts , but the needs of the facility is a priority.
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.
- Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
- Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
- Observe all policies and procedures.
- Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
- Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service providers.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Other responsibilities to be filled in by the organization.
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
