Dietary Aide

Description

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by serving and assisting with preparation of nutritious meals and snacks according to each Resident’s individual requirements and care plan. 

Dietary Functions

• Implements menus for regular and special diets, following interventions in resident care plans
• Cooks and serves breakfast, serves lunch, supper, coffee and snacks to Residents
• Records food and other temperatures related to food safety as required by state and federal regulations
• Loads and operates commercial dishwashers, monitoring and recording correct equipment temperatures
• Cleans dining rooms and sculleries, maintaining a sanitary and orderly work environment
• Washes and refills water pitchers from resident rooms
• May assist in transporting Residents to and from activities
• Assists with setup for special occasions and events
• Follows all routines and procedures related to food safety, infection control, and dress code
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member 

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the dietary department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training in a timely manner 
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law
• Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows the direction of the Dietary Manager, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
• Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed

Requirements

Qualifications

• Able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
• Able to follow directions and recipes, and to read labels and instructions
• Minimum age 16

Other Skills and Abilities required

• Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity
• Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of Resident information, per HIPAA regulations
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize duties and to understand and follow work assignments
• Ability to understand and follow interventions in Resident diets and care plans 
• Customer service oriented
• Adequate strength and endurance to operate commercial dishwashers
• Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, and stooping movements for up to 8 hours per shift
• Able to bend, squat, and do repetitive shoulder/arm motions
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy