Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

Job Summary

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Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to all food functions as directed or instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures

• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

• Prepare and/or deliver to the nurses' station at appropriate times of day: juice, applesauce, and pudding for med passes

• Complete set up of resident meals trays according to specified diets

• Place hot and cold food items on residents' trays at mealtime according to menu, diet cards, or designated by the manager or cook

• Prepare sandwiches, juices, special, and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times

• Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from the floor before end of shift

• Break down all trays and items on trays by putting through the dish machine, putting items away in appropriate places, and restock the machine with appropriate chemicals

• Take out all trashcans after each meal, sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or cook

• Accept phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents in an appropriate manner and fulfill requests in a timely manner

• Assist cook when needed

• Make authorized food substitutions

• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Safety and Sanitation

• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained

• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor immediately

• Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times

• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies

• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood or body fluids

• Report missing and illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available

• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary

Resident Rights

• Honor the resident's refusal of treatment request

• Abide by the resident's participation in treatment decision

• Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident's clinical record

• Report any complaints or grievances to the department supervisor

• Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property

• Allow the resident to participate in the planning and scheduling of his or her treatment

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of maintenance work areas

• Must have the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing maintenance practices

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and teamwork concept

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Why Work for Lionstone Healthcare?

People-Centered Rewards:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401k with company match

• Early Pay via Tapcheck!

• Employee Perks & Discount program via NES

• PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays

• $Referral Bonus Program$

• Mentorship Programs

• Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities

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