Dietary Aide

The Elmhurst Healthcare; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday

Medical

FSA

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Life Assistance Program

Home and Auto Insurance Discounts

Verizon wireless discounts (22%)

Job summary

The Elmhurst Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Aide with a compassionate approach to supporting residents. The role involves preparing resident trays, delivering meals, and maintaining clean food service areas in a respectful, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications include experience in a culinary environment; the facility emphasizes HIPAA, confidentiality, and strong communication skills. The position offers a range of benefits and a pay range of $17.50-$18.39 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe and sanitary handling of food, dishes and equipment
• Prepare resident trays according to instructions/order
• Assist in stocking food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned
• Deliver food, nourishments and supplies as assigned
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Skills

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Effective Communication

Detail Oriented

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

Food Service Experience

Job description

Dietary Aide for The Elmhurst Healthcare

We know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job - it's a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply "meeting the needs" of its residents.

• Pay Range: $17.50-$18.39

The Dietary Aide is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the preparation and serving of food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils.

• Safe and sanitary handling of food, dishes and equipment
• Prepare resident trays according to instructions/order
• Assist in stocking food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned
• Deliver food, nourishments and supplies as assigned
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• FSA
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
• Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)

Qualifications: Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred.

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Confidentiality
• Team Player
• Dedication

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

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