Compassionate Resident Dining Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient dining needs in a long-term care environment. You will assist with food preparation and serving, ensure meals meet standards, and help maintain clean, sanitary conditions across units.

The role emphasizes teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment, adherence to regulations, and reliable attendance. A High School degree and prior health-care/food service experience are preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Prior food services experience preferred.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
• Follow production tools and recipes for items assigned to prepare
• Set-up meal trays for residents served in rooms, dining room, and other dining areas
• Deliver food carts and trays and remove them when meal is finished
• Assist in daily cleaning duties (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping)
• Assist in the evacuation of residents
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient dining needs in a long-term care environment. You will assist with food preparation and serving, ensure meals meet standards, and help maintain clean, sanitary conditions across units.

The role emphasizes teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment, adherence to regulations, and reliable attendance. A High School degree and prior health-care/food service experience are preferred; equal opportunity employer.