Dietary Aide

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• Assist in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served.
• Assist in maintaining kitchen work areas; keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean and orderly.
• Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Executive Director, RCC or Unit Manager.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and family information.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in serving meals and pouring beverages.
• Prepare and serve in between meal nourishment snacks.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, food storage, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures, ensuring utensils and cooking equipment are ready for the next meal; carry out garbage removal and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment.
• Assist the cook in preparing meals when needed.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Ensure the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by maintaining necessary equipment and supplies.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Report all accidents or incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Report missing or illegible labels or safety data sheets to your supervisor.

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must successfully complete the requirements contained in Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.
• Primary
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Lift up to 10 lbs:
    Constantly
  • Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
    Constantly
  • Lift 26 to 50 lbs:
    Occasionally
  • Lift over 50 lbs:
    Not required
  • Carry up to 10 lbs:
    Constantly
  • Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
    Frequently
  • Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
    Not required
  • Carry over 50 lbs:
    Not required
  • Reach above shoulder height:
    Constantly
  • Reach at shoulder height:
    Constantly
  • Reach below shoulder height:
    Constantly
  • Push/Pull:
    Constantly
  • Hand Manipulation:
    • Grasping:
      Constantly
    • Handling:
      Constantly
    • Torquing:
      Frequently
    • Fingering:
      Frequently
  • Other Physical Considerations:
  • Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing and balancing may be required.
  • Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Community.
  • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.