Dietary Aide

Default Brand; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

FSA & DCA

PFML

Employee Assistance Program

Bonuses & Referrals

Free CEU Trainings

Free meals

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations in New Bedford is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal preparation, service and compliance with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA and infection control standards. This per diem role offers shifts 6am-2pm, 11am-7pm, or 2pm-7pm on Sundays through Saturdays.

The position provides benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, disability and retirement plans, FSA/DCA, PFML, EAP, bonus/referral programs, free CEU trainings, and meals when available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or relevant work
• Ability to work with chemically dependent, dual diagnosed and clients with other behavioral health issues
• Lift minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations
• Knowledge of Infection Control standards; PPE, blood spill kits, etc.
• Food safety certification required within the first year
• Preparation and serving of assigned meals following approved menu
• Opening/closing duties as assigned
• Other duties to ensure safe operation of the facility

Skills

Compassionate care

Behavioral health awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Program & Location: New Bedford, High Point
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $20 - $23.50 per hour (Experience and Education dependent)
Status: Per Diem, Sunday - Saturday, 6am - 2pm or 11am - 7pm or 2pm-7pm

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeast Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Dietary Aide Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance with Federal Regulations, 42CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations
• Knowledge of Infection Control standards - hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, blood spill kits, etc.
• Food safety certification required within the first year
• Preparation and serving of assigned meals following approved menu by the Nutrition Committee
• Opening/closing duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Director / Program Director / Director of Dietary to ensure safe and appropriate operation of the facility

Dietary Aide Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or relevant work
• Must have the ability to work with chemically dependent, dual diagnosed and clients with other behavioral health issues
• Lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• Retirement Plan
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus & Referral Programs
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Company paid CEU Trainings w/ Education days to complete CEU's
• Free meals at select programs (when available)
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

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