Dietary Aide Senior Living

Pine-Ridge-Alzheimer; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Frontier Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide for the Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care community in Spokane Valley, WA. Various open shifts on weekdays and weekends support a flexible schedule for dining services staff.

The role emphasizes assisting with meals, maintaining dining areas, serving residents, and collaborating with the care team to deliver high-quality service to seniors.

Qualifications

• Good communication with residents and staff, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and assist with resident transfers.
• Willingness to work with elderly residents and follow care plans.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and maintain hygiene.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist dining services in preparation and service of meals.
• Set and reset dining tables; monitor beverage stations and service areas.
• Deliver room service trays and assist in cleaning dining areas.
• Wash utensils, chinaware, glassware; keep dish room and kitchen clean.
• Support care coordination with residents per Care Plan and supervisor directions.
• Maintain professional demeanor reflecting the company values.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Lifting 30 pounds

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Job description

Frontier Senior Living is seeking an outstanding Dietary Aide to join the Pine Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care community located in Spokane Valley, WA.We currently have the following Shifts and Schedules available for this position:Various open shifts for weekdays and weekendsFrontier Senior Living portfolio of communities spans throughout the United States with each community sharing a commitment to superior service and quality lifestyle for our residents within their own unique setting. Frontier's mission is to provide an enriched and meaningful experience for our residents, team members, and community partners. If you are as committed and passionate about serving the needs of our senior residents as we are, we encourage you to apply and experience the Frontier Difference.Dietary Aides are responsible for the delivery of services provided by the Food Service Department. Coordinates and communicates with all food services and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of care and services for each resident. Assists Dining Services team in preparation, presentation of highest quality meals and service, and to perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:As directed, performs all dietary services mentioned in the Resident Handbook and Care PlanSupports food services programs that will stimulate and maximize the unique interests and attributes for each residentPromptly resolves any potential food services and care coordination problems with all involved team members and team leadersUnder the direction of the supervisor assists all food service personnel in whatever manner necessary to properly serve the residents. Fills drinking glasses as needed. Sets and resets all tables in dining room as neededMonitors: salad bar, beverage and service stations. Refills whatever is needed as directedHelps the cook with serving all meals. Assists in cleaning dining room tables and dining area if necessary upon request by supervisorWashes all utensils, chinaware, eating silverware and glassware for reset of the dining area. Washes and dries coffee pots and cleans coffee urn to include the beverage bar and additional areas as assignedCleans up entire dish room, including washing floor mats, draining and cleaning dishwasher and shining stainless steel. Cleans and organizes janitor's closet. Sweeps and mops dish room and kitchen floors, storage areas, the employee break room and delivery entrance as scheduled or requested by management. Vacuums dining room floor as needed.Delivers room service trays as instructed.Presents a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident’s unique needs.Other duties as assignedFrontier Senior Living offers a competitive salary and a work environment that encourages initiative and fosters respect. Frontier Senior Living offers medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a competitive Match program. To discover more about the Frontier Management team, please visit our site at www.frontiermgmt.comEqual Opportunity Employer/ Drug-Free WorkplaceOther Requirements:Push, pull, lift at least 30 pounds. Frequent transporting of residents in a wheelchair.Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions.Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal instructions