Dietary Aide

Apple Rehab Cromwell; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Disability insurance

24-7 medical support

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance

401K retirement

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a 74 bed skilled nursing community in Central Connecticut seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and dining area cleanup. The role includes helping with receiving, rotating and storing supplies, and daily resident interactions in a warm, caring setting.

Applicants must meet sanitation and infection-control guidelines, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and communicate professionally with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members in a professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in cases of emergency.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of meals and snacks and clean up of dining areas.
• Assists with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food.
• Interacts daily with residents and maintains sanitation and safety in the dining area.

Skills

Mobility

English literacy

Calm under pressure

Professional communication

Job description

Apple Rehab Cromwell

Apple Rehab Cromwell is a 74 bed skilled nursing community located in Central Connecticut. Its suburban setting at the top of a hillside offers views of the surrounding areas. Easily accessible from Route 91 and 9. Apple Rehab of Cromwell provides the most progressive nursing and therapy services in the region.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description: Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide assists in preparation of meals and snacks as well as clean up of dining areas. Assists with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food. The Dietary Aide has daily interactions with the residents of our community. Helps to clean work areas, wash dishes, pans and utensils.

The Dietary Aide complies with infection control, safety and sanitation functions of the facility. Ensures that food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner, and that equipment and supplies are properly maintained. The Dietary Aide handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations, and reports immediately all violations of safety or sanitation rules to supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and to lift large items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to write and record data, to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in cases of emergency.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members in a professional manner.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit

Hourly rate: up to $17.00 / per hour