Dietary Assistant PRN; on-call

Position: Dietary Assistant PRN (on-call)
Seeking experienced creative and caring people, this job is for you! The Washington Odd Fellows Home is seeking a PRN (on-call) Dietary Assistant for our senior living community in Walla Walla, serving 100+ residents in our skilled nursing, assisted living.

Washington Odd Fellows Home (WOFH) strives to provide a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and continuously achieving solid business results.

WOFH team members unite around a common cause of resident care and community support. This culture brings our team together and ensures everyone is working toward the same goal.

A team that works together with a collective goal to improve our residents care experience creates an internal culture of collaboration and mutual success. WOFH is passionate about making a positive, lasting impact on our residents and visitors, and so are our team members. Available to work all shifts 6:00am - 2:30pm, 11:00am - 7:30pm and 4:00pm - 7:30pm, work as needed.

Wage Range: $ Depending on Experience Benefits include:~ Sick Leave (in accordance with WA state sick leave laws)
Pre-employment background check conducted prior to start.

PRN Dietary Aide

Job Description Department Food  and Nutrition Services Reports to Dietary Director Reporting to this position

NoneJob Classification Department Staff Position Purpose Provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietary Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes.

Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.

Assigned Tasks Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.

Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.

Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include worktables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.

Sweep and mops floors as directed.

Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.

Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.

Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

Collects and distributes menus as instructed.

Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.

Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

Additional Tasks Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.

Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.

Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

Follows established…