Job description

The Dietary Aide must have:

· Excellent Resident/Customer service skills

· A willingness to learn and follow directions

· The ability to read, understand, and explain dietary restrictions, alternates, and substitutes

· Good overall physical and mental health

· Excellent time management skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The Dietary Aide will:

• *Follow state and federal regulations as outlined in the Home’s policies and procedures for Dietary Service, infection control, equipment usage, food storage, food distribution and food service under sanitary conditions
• *Be required to understand essential components of therapeutic diets related to setting the table with condiments (seasonings, beverage, and dairy products) and assisting in meal service
• *Pick up food carts on schedule from the kitchen and serve at designated temperatures according to code
• *Check that garbage and refuse container(s) in kitchenette (pantry) area to assure they are kept in good condition (no leaks) and waste is properly contained in dumpsters and disposed of at designated times
• *Use proper handwashing techniques, and when/as often as required by state and federal regulations and Home policy
• *Follow all safety, security, exposure control and hazardous waste policies and procedures
• Set tables with all that is needed for each meal; changing tablecloths daily or as needed
• Sanitize tables, washing place mats, lazy Susan, condiment containers, replace tablecloths and napkins, etc., after each meal
• Consistently follow procedures related to dishware, for example, rinsing, pre-soaking, safe stacking, and storage, and report any breakage or need to replace utensils/dishware/equipment
• Assist in preparing dishes, utensils, pot, and pans for washing as needed
• *Follow procedures for routine cleaning of kitchenette, for example, equipment, cupboards, refrigerator, carts, counters, utensils, floors, juice, and coffee dispensers, etc.
• Sweep & mop assigned areas after meals as instructed, storing brooms, mops, and buckets properly in storage area.
• Proper dating of food items in refrigerator.
• Report any suspected Resident abuse in a timely fashion to the appropriate authority. (Mother Superior, Administrator, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Household Supervisor, charge nurse or any other supervisor)
• Follow proper procedures in ordering and/or stocking dairy products, beverages, condiments, and special food requests
• Make optimal use of supplies, materials, keeping in mind cost and budget limitations
• Follow dress code requirements adhering to safety, sanitation, and grooming standards: consistently wear a clean uniform, apron, appropriate shoes, name badge, and hair covering as required
• Assure that all Resident rights are maintained reporting issues of concern to administration
• *Maintain confidentiality of all Resident, departmental and organizational information including personal healthcare information
• Work effectively and cooperatively as a team member within Department and with all departments or other disciplines
• *Meet attendance standards as established, and must be able to work holidays and weekends as assigned
• Complete duties in prescribed time
• Attend in-services and department meetings as required
• Assist the Dietary Cook with meal preparation as needed
• Perform other related Dietary Department duties as assigned by supervisor and assist wherever needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Shift:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• Nursing home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pawtucket, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated for Covid 19?

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location

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