Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Food Handler's Card Preferred, but, for right candidate, willing to train and cover cost of obtaining license within 14 days of hire

Wage: $16.28-$23.00 DOE (& Seniority with Prestige)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
2. Responsible for delivering meals to resident rooms or tables and setting up meal trays in accordance with dietary orders and tray cards. Ensures residents are served proper diet and food preferences in a timely manner.
3. Keeps the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining room clean and sanitary at all times, including work areas and floors.
4. Cleans utensils, dishes, and pots and pans by operating the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes. Ensures dishwasher is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of dishwasher. Properly stores pots, dishes, and utensils.
5. Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with State and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food.
6. Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.
7. Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.
8. Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, meets confidentiality standards, and promotes resident and staff rights.
9. Resets the dining room for the next meal and ensures supplies are available for upcoming meals.
10. Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
11. Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
2. Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
4. Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have Food Handler Permit as required by the State.

EDUCATION

• Some High School education preferred.

THE LOCATION

Centrally located in Vancouver just off Interstate 5 at 5220 NE Hazel Dell Avenue, the 5-Star 89-bed skilled nursing care community at Discovery Nursing & Rehabilitation of Vancouver boasts a great leadership team and commitment to quality resident and patient care. Team members experience a variety of opportunities to work in short-term, transitional care as well as with long-term placements.

Under the leadership of our Administrator, employees at Prestige Care Discovery take pride in recognition at a national level for their commitment to the health and well-being of their residents and patients. In addition to receiving an Overall 5 Stars from CMS, Discovery Nursing & Rehabilitation of Vancouver was recently recognized for the following:

• 2020 Tier 3 Certificate of Achievement Quality Initiative Recognition Program – AHCA/NCAL
• 2015 National Quality Silver Award – AHCA/NCAL

THE COMPANY

Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day.

We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.

Summary of Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige’s comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company’s retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program. Paid Time Off: Hourly - Full-time and Part-Time team members (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year. Salaried - Accrue PTO at a rate of 0.065 per hour/16 days.