Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directly instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

As the Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties docs not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Work with the facility's dietician as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.

Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility, to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet 1he needs of the residents.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Wear protective clothing/devices when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

Report missing/illegible labels and/or MSDSs to your supervisor.

Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, ect., as necessary.

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care infom1ation.

Knock before entering a resident's room.

Treat all residents, families, and visitors with respect and dignity

Report complaints to the Director of Food Services.

Make only authorized food substitutions.

Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Works in well-lighted/Ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.

Moves intermittently during work hours.

ls subject to frequent interruptions.

ls involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.

Works beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays and on other shift/positions as necessary.

ls subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

ls subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator. May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.

ls subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for food services/activities.

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Must possess, as a minimum, an 12 th grade education or equivalent.

No experience required, “on the job” training provided

Must possess and maintain an “Eligible” ACHA Background Screening status.

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to make…