Dietary Aide- Brookline SNF

Juniper Communities; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper Communities seeks a dedicated Dining Services Aide to join the Community Life Team in State College. You will assist in the main dining room or neighborhood dining to support residents' independence and ensure a positive dining experience.

You will help prepare bakery items, desserts, snacks, and hydration carts, and you will deliver meals and set tables with care while upholding resident-centered principles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dining services.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.
• Successful completion of a CPR and First Aid course.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Juniper Village philosophy and policies of the Community Life Departments.
• Ensures resident safety at all times.
• Embraces Culture Change and resident-centered philosophies.
• Follow policies and instructions from the Dining Services Director and Wellness Director.
• Set up meals quickly, accurately and neatly.
• Deliver meals, food carts and trays.
• Prepares bakery, desserts, salad items per menu.
• Arrange meals and plates according to menu and diet.

Skills

Dining services knowledge

Geriatrics awareness

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Juniper Communities is an EEO Employer - M/F/Protected Veteran Status

Now Offering Daily Pay!

Full Time Position Available, Weekend Availability Required

Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour

Know you belong.

Being diverse and inclusive isn't new to us. These values have been at the heart of our culture for 35 years. We are better because our Associates have unique backgrounds and experiences. We hire the best, empower them to grow, and celebrate all.

Why Juniper?

Whether you're a seasoned leader who is excited to share your expertise or are looking to grow into your first leadership position, Juniper is a wonderful place to connect your passion with purpose.

If you're excited about challenging the status quo of the senior living industry and contributing to an organization that is built on a culture of innovation, Juniper offers rich opportunity for a fulfilling career.

Our team approach, mentorships, and hands-on support from home office leadership provide a foundation for you to succeed and grow in meaningful ways.

Role

• Works within the Community Life Team. Works in main dining room or within the assigned neighborhood to provide assistance with dining services. To provide assistance to the resident in maintaining their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness. To provide assistance to the resident to ensure a positive, quality dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Juniper Village’ philosophy and hallmarks as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the operation of the Community Life Departments.
• Ensures resident safety at all times.
• Embraces Culture Change and resident-centered philosophies
• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Dining Services Director and/or the Director of Wellness, as well as other members of the Leadership Team.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• Prepares all bakery, dessert, dessert carts and salad items according to the menu.
• Prepares healthy snacks, hydration carts and special meals.
• Tracks resident attendance and intake.
• Delivers meals, food carts and trays.
• Sanitizes and set the tables.
• Set up meals quickly, accurately and in a neat and attractive manner.
• Places food on plates in accordance with menu and diet.

Requirements

• Knowledge of dining services.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of the older adult.
• Successful completion of a CPR and First Aid course.

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