Dietary Aide

Life Care Centers of America; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEUs & License Reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Mileage reimbursement

Career advancement

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance & disability

Medical, Dental, Vision & HSA

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our skilled nursing facility. You will assist in food preparation and serving, ensure patient dining needs are met, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions in accordance with Life Care standards.

This PRN/On-call position offers day, evening, and weekend shifts with competitive wages ($17.13–$19.73/hour), a comprehensive benefits package, CEU/licensure support, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement within

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Prior health-care experience preferred.
• Prior food services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure patients' dining needs are met in accordance with policies.
• Uphold Life Care standards and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• Student loan repayment approval of E.D.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability

Job Type: PRN

Wage Range: $17.13 - $19.73

Schedules Available

On-Call/PRN- Day, Evening, Weekend

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
• Student loan repayment approval of E.D.
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)?that provide:

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

“Life Care Center of South Hill has been listed in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Nursing Homes” due to our excellent standing and ratings for the past several years. Our Resort Style, State of the Art Facility opened up in 2016 and specializes in Short–Term Skilled Care. Come and join a great team in our 5 Star CMS Rated Facility. We are offering competitive salaries based on experience and looking for committed, compassionate and dynamic individuals to come and join our great team.”

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our team, the Dietary Aide provides assistance in all food service functions to ensure patients’ dining needs are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your daily responsibilities will be providing assistance in food preparation and serving, while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior health-care experience preferred
• Prior food services experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

An Equal Opportunity Employer