Dietary Aide [PT 3p-7p]

Waunakee Manor; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Arbor Springs in Des Moines, IA is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to assist with daily dining services and resident meals. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and a compassionate approach to elderly residents in a Montessori-Inspired Living community.

You will help with mealtime logistics, support the dietary team, and contribute to a safe, pleasant dining experience for residents and memory care patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of elementary education or the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with dietary functions as directed per regulations and policies.
• Help residents to and from dining room for meals, ensuring mealtime is pleasant and timely.
• As a Montessori-Inspired Living community, treat all residents with dignity, equality and respect.

Skills

Positive attitude toward the elderly

English proficiency

Education

Completion of elementary education

Job description

Overview

Arbor Springs is a 56-bed Senior Living Community located in Des Moines, IA. Arbor Springs provides a serene setting and compassionate care to our senior livingand memory care residents. At Arbor Springs we are dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life.

The Arbor Springs Resident Care Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional care in a safe and therapeutic environment. Above all, we truly value that both the resident and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to enhancing quality of life?

General Purpose

To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state and local dietary regulations, facility policies and procedures. To assist residents to and from dining room for meals and to make mealtime pleasant and timely. As a Montessori-Inspired Living® community, our employees will treat all with dignity, equality, and respect. Our Employees will follow the Lifestyle Pledge and Principles daily.

Members of our team Enjoy:

• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• If under 18 years of age, must qualify for work permit
• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
• Must speak and understand English
• Positive attitude toward the elderly