Dietary Aid, Temporary Full Time

Homemaker

We are the Premier Senior Living Community in the Fox Valley! Brewster Village is looking for dedicated and compassionate caregivers who want to work in a team-based environment, where Person Directed Living is our top priority. Serving as a functional member of the household team under general supervision of Food and Nutrition Services Director and the Lead Homemaker, the Homemaker prepares food items for villagers, engages villagers in food-related life enrichment and maintains sanitation standards in the working area. Current Openings *50% Posting. Benefit Eligible. This position will work every other weekend. 20 hours per week. All work hours are 7:30am-4:00pm

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Prepares a variety of food items for villagers by soliciting their preferences, assuring quality appearance, and taste. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe, calculating recipe adjustments as needed and using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.

Ensures nutritional care plan approaches are being carried out, including preparing nutritionally enhanced food items, collaborates with Dietitian to ensure villagers' nutritional needs are being met, and care plan approaches are correct.

Leads and participates in food related and social activities of villagers' choice which provide meaningful ways to spend time such as recreation, relationship building and enjoyment.

Maintains and rotates food items in storage areas, ensuring appropriate stock levels based on household needs.

Handles food and operates equipment in accordance with safety and sanitary practices and department policy.

Washes and sanitizes wares using power soak and dish machine, cleans and sanitizes work area including household kitchen, counters, and equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures. Performs routine and deep cleaning duties in the household kitchen and dining room.

Participates on quality assurance/performance improvement committees and tasks as delegated.

Maintains a safe, comfortable, and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, implements practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care.

Promotes empowerment of the team in providing person-directed living by providing leadership and vision to the household and serving as a role model. Participates in team problem solving.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

One year experience in quantity food preparation desired with a demonstrated knowledge of sanitation principles.

Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities

This position does require successful completion of a Post Offer Pre Employment Examination (POPE).

Required or Preferred Skills

Ability to see person-centered living as an important component in providing villagers a sense of health and well-being.

Knowledge and ability to handle small kitchen appliances and perform moderately-advanced food preparation tasks.

Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate in English with villagers, co-workers, and general public and understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate sanitation and safety regulations.

Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.

Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.

Demonstrated reliability in attendance and flexibility to work hours based on the needs of the household.

Demonstrated willingness to work out conflicts with others.

Demonstrated sensitivity to the particular challenges villagers face in terms of communicating their needs and preferences.

Experience using a computer system to import and print data, send and receive emails, electronic scheduling and e-learning.

• Stand/Walk
• Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/Carry up to 25 lbs. frequently
• Push/Pull up to 25.2 lbs. of force
• Stooping
• Repeated bending
• Reaching high/low level
• Finger movement-repetitive
• Repetitive twisting/pressure involving wrists or hands
• Both hands required
• Both legs required
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Visual requirements including light computer tasks

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.

Benefits

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES. LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.

Medical Coverage Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.

Dental Coverage Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.

Vision Coverage Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.

Life Insurance Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.

Long-Term Disability Insurance All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.

Wisconsin Retirement System Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option. The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.

Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $23,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.

Flexible Spending Account Plan The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.

Employee Assistance Program Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.

Paid Time Off Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.

Employee and Family Clinic Primary Health Services, Acute Health Care and Physical Therapy

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