Dietary Aide

Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking staff to perform essential duties in a nursing center environment. The role requires reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English, with on-the-job training provided.

A minimum 10th grade education is required, and candidates must maintain sanitation and safety in food service areas while supporting residents and staff. The position emphasizes independent decision-making, tactful interaction with residents and families, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.
• On the job training will be provided.
• Minimum requirement is a 10th grade education.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
• Deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, and the public.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in work areas and food service spaces.
• Be patient, tactful, cheerful, and responsive to residents' needs.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Communication skills

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must possess the ability to display 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 food practices
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
• Must be able to complete all other tasks as assigned by the Director, Supervisor, or designee
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language

Qualifications: None. On the job training will be provided.

Education and / or Experiences: Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.