DIETARY AIDE PT

SUMMARY: Assists in preparation and service of food, proper sanitation and storage of food and non-food supplies. Dietary Aides are scheduled in a variety of job assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves residents in dining room appropriate meals by:
  • • Utilizing Selective Menu sheets as a guide to a residents dietary restrictions and preferences.
    • Refers to posted production sheets for menu items to be served to special diets.

• Takes food carts to and from nursing units.

• Serves meals to residents dining on nursing units through specific position on tray line.

• Assembles Kosher Meals on Wheels.

• Stores food and non-food supplies in a sanitary manner by:
  • • Maintains all storage areas in a neat and organized manner.
    • Proper utilization of a cover, label, and date.

• Breakdown and reset of dining room following proper procedures.

• Performs assigned cleaning duties by:
  • • Following the posted schedule.
    • Follows appropriate cleaning procedures as directed by supervisor.
    • Cleans and washes all dishes, pots and silverware according to appropriate sanitary guidelines.
    • Cleans and sanitizes food carts after they are retrived from nursing units.

• Fills nourishment requisitions.

• Assists in food preparation by:
  • • Preparing all raw vegetables and fruits.
    • Some baking of cookies and other baked products
    • Assists in the preparation and service of special functions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be reliable and responsible, conforming to established work hours and maintaining an acceptable work attendance record.

Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Has good interpersonal skills, treats residents, families/visitors, and coworkers with courtesy.

Positive attitude.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); preferred but not required

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to follow both oral and written directions.

MATHEMATICAL:

Basic understanding of mathematical skills including addition and subtraction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stoop, or crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and chemicals used in sanitation.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CODE OF CONDUCT: Each employee shall adhere to each standard and procedure, seek clarification of any standard or procedure, if necessary, and report suspected violations to senior management, ethical advocate, and/or the Companys Compliance Officer.

VALUE STATEMENT: Based upon the Judaic tradition of respect for the elderly and historical commitment of service to the larger community, Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab and affiliated organizations fulfills our Mission and realizes our Vision for and on behalf of our residents and clients and their families, our staff, our Board, and our Volunteers with attention to the following practices:

RESPECT- We recognize, honor and acknowledge the inherent value of each person for their wisdom, religious, ethnic and cultural background and history.

COMPASSION - We treat everyone with caring, sensitivity, understanding and supportive responsiveness.

ADVOCACY - We give voice to our residents/clients needs and facilitate positive actions on their behalf.

INTENTION - We are responsible individually and as a collective organization to approach our work and our respective tasks with mindful consideration regarding what we are doing and why we are doing it in order to achieve a desired positive outcome.

QUALITY - We are committed to providing excellence in our care and services and through measurement and refinement to realize high standards of care.

EDUCATION & TRAINING - We invest in the skill development of our staff, cooperate with local universities and schools to provide practical experience and education for future health care professionals and offer guidance to support our residents/clients and their caregivers.

SAFE ENVIRONMENT - We are committed to providing a safe environment for residents, staff, and volunteers.

INNOVATION - We seek to advance our knowledge and are committed to better understand, evaluate, and implement programming, services and operating practices to advance effective and efficient delivery of quality services to benefit our residents/clients and our community.

ACCOUNTABILITY - We are responsible both as individuals and as an organization to be strategic, ethical, team-oriented and quality based to promote the delivery of the highest level of care and fiscal soundness.

CITIZENSHIP - We recognize our connection and contribution to the greater community.

Reliable, Team Player