Dietary Aide

Charter Senior Living of Newport News; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Senior Living of Newport News seeks compassionate individuals with assisted living experience to enhance our residents' lives. This role focuses on delivering services in the Dining Service Department, ensuring residents receive appropriate care and support while fostering a friendly and respectful environment. Benefits include free medical insurance, paid training, and a perfect attendance bonus.

Benefits

Free medical insurance plan

Paid training and time off

Perfect attendance bonus up to $100 extra per month

Referral bonus

Reliable hours and stable schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in assisted living or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Knowledge of meal preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services through the Dining Service Department.
• Observe residents to ensure appropriate care is provided.
• Assist in meal preparation and overall operations of the department.

Skills

Assisted living experience

Communication

Team coordination

Job description

Looking for our next all-star employee with assisted living experience. Charter Senior Living of Newport News is dedicated to the care and wellbeing of our residents. It is our goal to ensure that our residents’ lives are enhanced through compassionate care, honoring their life stories and legacy. Our mission, "To Enhance the Human Spirit", applies to both residents and employees. We are committed to helping each employee have more than just a “job”; we want everyone to feel like they have a career and opportunities for growth.

Mission

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Core Values

• Serve with Heart
• Serve with Purpose
• Serve with Courage
• Have Fun While Serving

Benefits

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• Free medical insurance plan
• Paid training, time off, and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and more
• Perfect attendance bonus up to $100 extra per month
• Referral bonus
• Reliable hours and stable schedule
• A respectful working environment where your voice is heard and your experience is valued

Position Summary

This role involves delivering services through the Dining Service Department. You will observe residents to ensure their care, services, and activities are appropriate and consistently provided. Coordination and communication with food service and team members are essential to maintain holistic care and support residents' identities, abilities, and interests. You will assist in meal preparation, presentation, and overall department operations.

Universal Precautions

• Exposure to blood/body fluids is not likely.

Physical Requirements

• Push, pull, lift at least 30 pounds; frequently transport residents in wheelchairs.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for up to eight hours with breaks as per the employee handbook.

Why choose Charter Senior Living of Newport News? Here’s what our associates say...

"It truly feels like a family at Charter."

"The residents are an extension of my family now."

"You hear about a company’s values and mission, but at Charter, they truly follow through. They prioritize people and believe in enhancing the human spirit."

"I love chatting and laughing with residents because Charter’s values include ‘Have fun while serving’. We aim to enhance residents’ spirits, and they, in turn, inspire mine."