Dietary Aide

Southminster; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in providing exceptional care to residents. This role involves following care plans, assisting with meals, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. You will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of life for residents while working alongside a supportive team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a workplace that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Up to 6% matching on 403B retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite employee Meal Benefit

Free parking

Offsite and onsite annual parties

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions is essential.
• Must work effectively with residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Follow resident care plans while providing assistance.
• Ensure proper food handling and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist residents with meals and monitor their intake.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Ability to follow directions

Ability to meet time schedules

Ability to deal with frequent interruptions

Ability to work effectively with residents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Southminster - Charlotte, NC Full Time Not Specified Job Location Position Type Education Level

Day Health Care Job Shift Job Category

Description

Our Benefits Include:

• Up to 6% matching on our 403B retirement plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Onsite employee Meal Benefit


• Sharonview Federal Credit Union


• Employee On-site fitness, consignment and pharmacy


• Bi-weekly pay-direct deposit


• Free parking


• Offsite and onsite annual parties


• Service award catalogues starting at 5 years of service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently follows resident care plans, when providing care/assistance.


• Places food on tray or plate according to menu and diet requirements.


• Works the steam table in assigned neighborhood kitchen.


• Sets up trays or dining rooms accurately and in a neat, attractive arrangement.


• Ensures that proper temperatures are maintained during serving times.


• Assures nourishments are kept at proper temperature.


• Handles all food properly and checks that proper temperatures of all foods are maintained and recorded.


• Cleans and sanitizes working area and equipment properly.


• Makes up nourishments, according to diet orders.


• Ensures that all nourishments are delivered at correct time and are properly stored.


• Cleans out nourishment refrigerator.


• Adapts to working a variety of dietary tasks.


• Demonstrates courtesy and tact in dealing with all residents, nursing staff and other personnel.


• Uses judgment and initiative involving resident, making last minute diet changes and satisfying resident requests.


• Assists with meals and feeds residents, monitors feeding to include passing trays, between meal nourishments, supplements, ice water, measuring intake and output, calorie count, determining percentage of meals eaten.


• Knows and respects the rights of residents, which includes reinforcing and protecting each residents self-image.


• Utilizes resources, materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.


• Assists in maintaining a safe and attractive environment for residents and coworkers.


• Works effectively as a team member which includes communicating effectively with coworkers, maintaining walking rounds and orientation of new employees.


• Demonstrates dependability by being punctual; maintains scheduled attendance.


• Supports and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.


• Conforms to facility dress code.


• Completes other duties as assigned by the supervisor


• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to read and write.


• Ability to follow directions.


• Ability to meet time schedules.


• Ability to deal with frequent interruptions.


• Ability to work effectively with residents, co-workers, and family members.


• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during the event of a fire, if necessary.