Description

Dietary Aide

STARTING RATE: $15/hr.

SHIFT: Full-time and Part-time

JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide provides and maintains a high standard of food service, sanitary and safety conditions for patients, residents, visitors and employees as directed/instructed, and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Duties & responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves meals that are timely, palatable, appetizing in appearance and are in accordance with established portion control procedures and therapeutic diet

• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures to include but not limited to work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, sweep/mop floors as directed, carry soiled utensils/dishes to work areas, wash and clean utensils as directed, empty trash containers into dumpsters, clean cans and replace trash can liners

• Keeps work area dry and free of hazards and sanitizes dining room tables and chairs

• Follows all safety regulations, infection control/universal precautions, food safety regulations and facility policies and procedures

• Prepares and portions food items such as desserts, salads, juices, coffee, and nourishments

• Accurately take and record temperatures of food, beverages and equipment as directed by the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor every meal.

• Makes efforts to ensure that patient/resident’s needs and preferences are accommodated, i.e.: alternate menus offered, special request nourishments/snacks provided upon request, etc.

  Requirements :

• Minimum of 17 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous dietary experience preferred

• High degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene required; health status suitable for food service required

• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary

• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly

• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness and kindness

• Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy and ability to work well with fellow staff members

• Physical endurance for frequent activity

  About Us :

  The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.

  Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior nursing and rehabilitative services.

  Our collective stories; our legends, are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

  Apply online or send your resume and cover letter to: Harris Hill Nursing Facility Attn: Sarah Jankowski, Recruiter 2699 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

Call/Text 716-803-7041 for more information

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

• Compassion: Expert

• People Skills: Expert

• Timely in providing care: Expert

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)