Dietary Aide - Patient-Focused Dining with Benefits

Apple Rehab; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Call-a-Doc

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Cromwell is seeking a Dietar y Aide to support meal prep, dining services, and clean up for residents in a 74-bed skilled nursing community in Central Connecticut.

The role requires following infection control, safety and sanitation rules, maintaining food storage areas, and reporting safety concerns promptly. You will interact daily with residents and collaborate with staff to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk, bend, lift, push, pull, turn, stoop and stretch.
• Ability to unload and stock groceries on shelves of various heights and to lift large items up to 50lbs.
• Ability to write and record data, to read and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to remain calm and work efficiently in cases of emergency.
• Ability to communicate with residents, staff, family members in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals and snacks and clean up of dining areas.
• Assist with receiving, rotating and storing of supplies and food.
• Have daily interactions with residents of the community.
• Help to clean work areas, wash dishes, pans and utensils.
• Comply with infection control, safety and sanitation functions of the facility.

Skills

Walking ability

English literacy

Professional communication

Emergency composure

Tools

None

Job description

Apple Rehab Cromwell is seeking a Dietar y Aide to support meal prep, dining services, and clean up for residents in a 74-bed skilled nursing community in Central Connecticut.

The role requires following infection control, safety and sanitation rules, maintaining food storage areas, and reporting safety concerns promptly. You will interact daily with residents and collaborate with staff to ensure quality care.