Part-Time Day Dietary Aide
About this role
Hours: Non-Exempt. Works a maximum of forty (40) hours per week, as assigned by their manager.
Reports To: Dietary Manager
Travel: None
Starting Wage: $19.10-$20.23 per hour.
Job Summary: Serves meals or beverages in the dining room according to tray card provided. Assist cooks as needed with preparing trays or meals.
Work Environment: Works in well lighted well-ventilated work area. Subject to falls, strains, burns heat and cold. Subject to handling contaminated articles.
Essential Functions:
• Wash and sort dishes. • Serves meals or beverages in the dining room according to tray card provided. Assist cooks as needed with preparing trays or meals. • Set up tables in dining room for meals and keeping them clean after meals. • Operate dishwasher, toasters and microwave. • Follow established policies and procedures of the Dietary Department. • Maintain kitchen area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. • Other functions may be required or directed by your manager. Work under the supervision of Cook and dietary manager. • Put away supplies and groceries as scheduled. • Must anticipate 180° water in all faucets in kitchen. • Must observe and follow all safety rules when using equipment: use of potholders; cutting and slicing foods; use of mixer. • Must use ladder for items higher than eye level. • Must know location of fire extinguisher and how to use. • Follow proper lifting procedures and body mechanics. • Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition or other information to the Charge Nurse.
Skills and Abilities:
• Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the residents and families. • Ability to work congenially with others, willingness to help others and flexible. • Respect confidentiality with information. • Good health with emotional and mental maturity. • Respect for human life and individuality (feelings and opinions which differ from those of the other staff.) • Patience, gentleness, concern and sincerity. • Positive attitude, encouragement, optimism, hopefulness and realism. • Accountability, especially for one’s own actions. • Warmth and friendliness. • Integrity, tact and diplomacy in contact with residents, family and co-workers. • Ability to accept supervision and responsibility. • Neat and well groomed. • Economical and careful with property and supplies. • Good observational skills to observe changes in residents physical and mental condition. • Rest calmly and efficiently in new or stressful situations. • Follow duty and work assignments.