Nutrition Care Associate

Description

Harbor’s Edge is a premier 5-star, resort-style Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located alongside the beautiful harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Our community consists of 300 Independent Living Residential Units, a 33-bed (Medicare/private) Skilled Nursing Healthcare Unit, a 40-bed Assisted Living Unit, and 34-bed Memory Support Unit. 

We are seeking a highly qualified, full-time Nutrition Care Associate to join our team to assist in delivering excellent care for our residents. The ideal candidates will have senior living experience (e.g., long-term care, assisted living, memory support) with a passion for working with an elderly population.

Nutrition Care Associates serve residents in Assisted Living and Memory Support dining rooms and provide tray service in private rooms, supporting the Dining and Catering Department's delivery of high quality service. With stunning waterside views, our facilities are state-of-the-art and offer attractive compensation and benefits packages.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Post menus. Maintain proper table settings and cleanliness.  
• Prepare plates and trays. Follow menu selections and diet orders. Use judgment and initiative in making last minute diet changes and satisfying residents’ requests. Ensure food served in correct portions and at proper temperature.
• Serve residents promptly, courteously, and in an orderly manner.  
• After meal service, take remaining dishes to kitchen. Clean tables and chairs. Reset tables for next meal.
• Maintain records of dietary needs and meal attendance.
• Demonstrate positive resident relations and facility’s quality care and service standards to residents, families, and guests. Maintain positive, cheerful attitude always.  
• Maintain supplies needed for serving and nutrition.
• Follow sanitation and safe food handling guidelines.
• Use Point of Sale system accurately with minimal errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Attend in-service classes and staff meetings

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Adult CPR and First Aid Trained with current certificate/card
• At least one (1) year of relevant work experience experience (e.g., senior services, long-term care, assisted living, memory support preferred.)  
• Food Handlers Card required (training offered during orientation) and the ability to safely handle food in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations.
• Must demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of residents and in handling their health information
• Current COVID Vaccine is required to support the health and safety of our residents and staff.
• Demonstrate engaging and positive demeanor with genuine desire to work successfully with the elderly and/or disabled.
• Must be able to exert a minimum of 50 lbs. of energy in order to assist elderly in and out of wheelchairs, beds, etc., as well as be able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch and kneel, balance and maintain body equilibrium to prevent falls, reach over the head, push/pull, and grasp with both hands. 
• Must be able to successfully follow verbal written and verbal instructions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to communicate tactfully and effectively with all personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.

Comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Onsite Pharmacy Available
• Convenience Store Located Onsite
• Paid Time Off Six Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Paid - Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employer Paid - Short-term and Long-term Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Contribution
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid - Certification Training
• Legal Resources & Identity Protection Plan

*Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.

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