Compassionate Dietary Aide for Senior Care & Nutrition

MGM Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays with premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take home up to 75% of net wages

401(k) company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide for a full-time role. You will prepare meals, deliver them to units, maintain tray lines, and assist with special diets while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, PTO after 30 days, holidays with premium pay, tuition reimbursement up to 5,000 per year, and a 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is preferred.
• 1 year of experience is preferred.
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English Language.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to be Professional.
• Good Ethical Practices.
• Relationship Management.
• Always Maintaining Confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
• Deliver food carts to patient care units. Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
• Wash specified items by hand.
• Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
• Put clean dishes and utensils away.
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
• Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Treat residents and guest with respect and dignity.
• Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Perform other task and duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide for a full-time role. You will prepare meals, deliver them to units, maintain tray lines, and assist with special diets while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, PTO after 30 days, holidays with premium pay, tuition reimbursement up to 5,000 per year, and a 401(k) with company matching.