Dietary Aide

Ava Nursing and Rehab Center; Curwensville (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ava Nursing and Rehab Center in Curwensville, PA is seeking a compassionate Dietary Aide to join our caring team. You will help with daily food preparation, meal service, and maintaining a clean dining environment.

This role emphasizes resident dignity and teamwork; prior culinary experience is preferred, and strong interpersonal skills are essential to help us provide excellent nutrition and comfort to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or culinary duties.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures correctly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily food preparation and kitchen cleaning as directed.
• Serve meals and beverages to residents and deliver to rooms.
• Prepare dining area for next meal and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Keep accurate records as required and report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

Ava Nursing and Rehab Center in Curwensville, Pa is looking to add to our amazing culinary team!! Do you want to work where both patients and staff are valued and respected? Are you professional, patient, and motivated? If so, then please read on!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIETARY AIDE

As a Dietary Aide, you'll assist in the daily food preparation and cleaning as directed. Residents will be served meals, coffee, beverages, and special food items in a timely manner during mealtimes either in the dining area or to their room. At the conclusion of each meal, you will prepare the dining room for the next meal and ensure a safe and clean environment for our residents.

As required, you keep accurate records for each resident you work with and report any changes in a resident's condition to the nursing department immediately. With patience and a calm demeanor, you treat those you care for just the way you would want your own family members treated. You go home each day feeling good about the positive impact you have made in the lives of so many in your community.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DIETARY AIDE

• Previous culinary experience preferred

Are you flexible and always willing to jump in and help where you're needed? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures correctly? Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Are you passionate about the rights of all to privacy, dignity, and well-being? If so, then you just might be perfect for this Dietary Aide!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Are you caring, kind, and compassionate?