Dietary Aide - New wage scale/ Part Time

Dietary Aide

Assists in the preparation and service of food and performs a variety of cleaning tasks to maintain assigned areas of the kitchen and dining rooms in a sanitary, orderly and attractive condition.

Hours of work: As scheduled; may include weekdays, holidays and evenings. Per union contract, every other weekend is required. Schedule may vary from pay period to pay period.

Responsibilities include:

Public Relations:

Participates in preparation of food for outside events to promote the facility.

Ensures snacks, coffee or appetizers are available for guest/visitors as requested.

Represents Eldercare of Bemidji in a positive manner.

Understands that excellent customer service is the highest form of public relations.

Residents:

Assures that the nutritionally related needs of the residents are met.

Proactively encourages and supports residents' rights.

Understands and complies with the responsibilities of a mandated reporter for vulnerable adults.

Understands and observes the need for strict resident confidentiality.

Offers resolution of or a visit from the appropriate individual who may offer resolution of any dislikes or concerns.

Operations:

Assists in food preparation and serving tasks.

May set up and clear dining room tables.

May transport food/dish carts to and from the campus main kitchen.

Performs a variety of cleaning tasks.

Executes all duties in a conscientious manner being aware of safety hazards.

Attends and participates in the in-service training programs.

Wears name tag and hair net at all times.

Reports any problems with equipment, supplies, and chemicals used for cleaning.

Budget:

Participates in control of costs through proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies and effective, efficient organization of duties.

Understands the correlation between census and income and that expenses must be reduced in times of low census including adjustment of staff hours.

Building:

Reports safety and environmental hazards.

Responds appropriately to all emergency drills as, actual emergency codes, and emergency preparedness response.

Maintains a clean and orderly environment.

Responsible for helping to maintain the facility in a safe and clean manner by picking up debris on the floors and wiping up spills.

Aware of role in disaster plans for the facility and participates in these plans and procedures during drills and actual events.

Responsible for reporting the need for repairs using the Maintenance Order form.

Employees:

Maintain open communication with all departments to promote the best quality of care for residents/family.

Reports to work on time, properly groomed according to departmental/facility dress code.

Follows established ergonomics policies and procedures governing lifting techniques, repetitive tasks, and the use of safety equipment and supplies to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.

Maintains open communication with fellow employees demonstrating respect, courtesy, and a warm environment.

Job types: Full-time, Part-time.

Requirements include:

Able to follow written and oral instructions and knowledge of, or ability to learn, dietary procedures.

Good physical and mental health and capable of functions up to the prescribed limits of the position's physical job demands form.

Able to work in a geriatric setting being tactful, pleasant and friendly to residents, staff and guests.

Ability to work independently, and be team oriented.