Dietary Aide

Southminster, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player in the health care sector, where you will play a vital role in providing care and assistance to residents. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive while ensuring the well-being of those in your care. You will be responsible for following care plans, assisting with meals, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. With a range of benefits including a retirement plan and employee assistance programs, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are dedicated, compassionate, and a team player, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Up to 6% matching on 403B retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite employee Meal Benefit

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions is essential.
• Effective communication with residents and coworkers is critical.

Responsibilities

• Follow resident care plans and provide assistance as needed.
• Ensure proper food handling and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist residents with meals and monitor their dietary needs.

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, co-workers, and family members

Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southminster - Charlotte, NC

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

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.