Dietary Aide

Athena Health Care Systems; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is hiring Dietary Aides for their dynamic care team in Newport, offering full-time and part-time shifts. No prior experience required, as on-the-job training is provided. The role involves meal preparation, delivery, and adhering to dietary guidelines, contributing to quality care for residents.

Benefits

Competitive and Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay for Hourly Employees

Career Advancement Opportunities

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper serving temperature and timely delivery of food.
• Follow therapeutic diet cards and maintain visual appeal of meals.
• Adhere to sanitation policies and assist cook during meal service.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Enthusiasm

Attention to Detail

Job description

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We are hiring full-time and part-time Dietary Aides to join our dynamic care team at Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Newport!

No experience is necessary. On-the-job training provided. Shifts available are full-time on 6:30a-2:30p and part-time on 4p-7:30p.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Dining Services Assistant, your duties and responsibilities include:

• Follow therapeutic diet cards as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure proper serving temperature of the food and beverages.
• Assure delivery on a timely basis.
• Maintains visual appeal of the food and emphasis on the use of garnishes.
• Adhere to daily nourishment list and stock nourishment stations.
• Assist the cook in monitoring of meal serving times.
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure.
• Other duties assigned by the dining director.
  
  
  

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written communication.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  
  
  

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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