Dietary Aides

Dining Area AttendantIn keeping with our organization's goals, this position is responsible for setting up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order and delivering trays at designated times to the correct rooms. Duties must be performed in accordance with food health and safety procedures as well as the facility's policies and procedures.Set up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and orderPrepare meals under the direction of dietary manager and cookDeliver dishes and trays at designated times and roomsTake down dining areas and collect plates, glasses, dishes, trash, etc.Discard leftovers and take out garbageClean food preparation areas, kitchen, dishes, and equipmentClean other areas of facility as directedStock ingredients and monitor, food, beverage, and equipment/supplies inventory as directedEnsure that food is provided to residents consistent with orders or diet instructionsCommunicate and interact effectively with residents, visitors, families, staff, and supervisorsAttend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directedReport all resident, staff, or other concerns to the appropriate department headReport all incidents, accidents, unsafe situations, and concerns immediatelyMaintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations relating to responsibilitiesEnsure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and proceduresThere are no supervisory responsibilities for this position. However, the position requires communication with nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are implemented correctly.High school diploma or GEDAbility to read, write, and follow oral and written directionsFood Handler certification pursuant to requirements by the State (ServeSafe Certification preferred)Customer service experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitudeAbility to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyAttention to detailAbility to engage in active listening, critical thinking, and active learningExceptional judgment and active foresightSelf-motivated and self-directedThis position is within a healthcare facility that operates every day. There will be scheduled times of work on the weekends and holidays. Significant events can occur at any given time that require working. Ongoing direction and support may be necessary if systems are not properly implemented, continuously improved, and monitored.This position generally will require physical activity. It may at times require walking to various locations within a facility. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and may require some use of machinery consistent with the job duties.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position at times requires the ability to walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, twist, and lift as necessary.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and assignments may change at any time with or without notice.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.