What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary and Food Aide - Adult Day Health position at Sevita?
MENTOR Adult Day Health, a member of the Sevita family, provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining active and involved in the community and continuing to live in their own homes. Our programs are staffed with qualified, experienced licensed nurses and caregivers who are trained to provide individual assistance to each person we serve.
Dietary and Food Aide
Do you have a passion to help others? Every person needs the support of others, but we look for special people to support the adults and children we serve with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical complexities, and those that are living with emotional or behavioral disabilities.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dietary and Food Aide
Do you have a passion to help others? Every person needs the support of others, but we look for special people to support the adults and children we serve with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical complexities, and those that are living with emotional or behavioral disabilities.
- Acquire standard dietary practices and skills through active on-the-job training with experienced staff. Prepare all menu items and assure presentation and preparation of all items adhere to standards, policies, and procedures.
- Develop and maintain adequate food and supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen area and all equipment and serving utensils.
- Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents.
- Recognize, comply, and promote all rules regarding the individuals’ rights.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful clearance of background checks.
- A compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
- A base knowledge of healthy nutrition and dietary practices.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills and a reliable, responsible attitude.
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available.
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
