What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIET AID position at New Horizons, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Department : Dining Services
Cherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care. Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Located in Avon, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.
Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.
PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION :
The primary purpose of your position is to provide nutritional guidance in terms of resident needs, preferences and individual dietary modifications, in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the nutritional requirements are coordinated in conjunction with the selective menu process.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :
- Meet sanitation standards.
- Must be able to provide point of service meal delivery and ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.
- Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
- Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions.
- Complies with privacy practices and protects residents’ health information.
- Contribute to and promote positive resident and family relations.
- Follow facility policies and procedures.
- Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures.
- Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.
- Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.
- Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations.
- Maintain temperature logs as required.
- Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning.
- Delivering food to specific patients.
- Assisting kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.
- Being mindful of dietary restrictions, allergies, and special concerns.
- Ensuring all dishes adhere to a particular menu.
- Provide friendly customer service to all residents.
- Answering phone calls to the kitchen for special requests or changes.
- Fully complies with all federal and state laws and standards of ethical and professional conduct applicable to the position.
- Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud / abuse laws.
WORKING CONDITIONS :
EDUCATION :
Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE :
A minimum one (1) year experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS :
EEO STATEMENT :
New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
