DIETARY AIDE

Food Service Aide

The essential functions of the job for a Food Service Aide require, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Windsor Health Care, LLC to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED or at least one (1) year of experience in the healthcare field and/or related industry.
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Food Service Aides will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).
• Must adhere to Windsor Health Care, LLC's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;
• Must wear ID badge at all times;
• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
• Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner.
• Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment;
• Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, including resident rooms and dining room, as instructed by supervisor;
• Serve in dining rooms;
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed;
• Assists in some aspects of food preparation;
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
• Accept assignments as staffing needs require and performs duties in accordance with well-established methods and techniques in conformance with recognized healthcare standards and practices;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and state agency.
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report any workplace injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Annual Health Requirements:

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Acknowledgement of Job Description:

I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B and AIDS Viruses and TB, and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination. I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or facility information without proper authorization. I hereby acknowledge receipt of Windsor Health Care, LLC's Job Description. I understand that it is my continuing responsibility to read and know its contents. I also understand and agree that the Job Description is not an employment contract for any specific period of employment or for continuing or long?term employment. Therefore, I acknowledge and understand that unless I have a written employment agreement with Windsor Health Care, LLC that provides otherwise, I have the right to resign from my employment with Windsor Health Care, LLC at any time with or without notice and with or without cause, and that Windsor Health Care, LLC has the right to terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and without cause. I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee. If you are under 18 years of age, there may be some essential functions of the job that you are restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if you are under 18. Employee Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________________ Director of Nursing Signature: ____________________ Date: __________________