Dietary Aid

Job Description

Job Description

Department:   Dining Services

Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care.  Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect.  Located in Canton, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.

Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION:

The primary purpose of your position is to provide nutritional guidance in terms of resident needs, preferences and individual dietary modifications, in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the nutritional requirements are coordinated in conjunction with the selective menu process.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and various other benefit options 
• Generous Paid time off and paid breaks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages 
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan 
• 401(k) with employer match

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Meet sanitation standards. 
• Must be able to provide point of service meal delivery and ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques. 
• Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions. 
• Complies with privacy practices and protects residents’ health information. 
• Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations. 
• Follow facility policies and procedures. 
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures.
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations.
• Maintain temperature logs as required.
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.
• Delivering food to specific patients.
• Assisting kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.
• Being mindful of dietary restrictions, allergies, and special concerns.
• Ensuring all dishes adhere to a particular menu.
• Provide friendly customer service to all residents.
• Answering phone calls to the kitchen for special requests or changes.
• Fully complies with all federal and state laws and standards of ethical and professional conduct applicable to the position. 
• Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud/abuse laws. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility’s dietary service areas (i.e., dining rooms, resident rooms, activity rooms, etc.).  
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. 
• Is subject to frequent interruptions. 
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions/circumstances.  
• May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc. 
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff and other department supervisors. 
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary, in other positions temporarily when necessary.  Scheduled hours may change to meet the needs of the facility.  
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. 
• Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, exposure to chemicals, etc., throughout the workday. 
• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dining services activities.  

EDUCATION:

Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum one (1) year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility.  

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. 
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. 
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties. 
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning. 
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices. 

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.