Dining Assistant - Flexible Hours for Veterans Care

South Dakota AG; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Dining Assistant to support Veterans with eating and drinking during meals, complementing CNAs and nursing staff in a respectful, safe dining environment.

The role includes an initial 8 hours of online training and 2 hours of hands-on clinical precepting by a Registered Nurse. Flexible hours and Veterans’ Preference are available, with background checks and drug screening

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess or be able to obtain ServeSafe certification.
• Completion of the dining assist certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with eating and drinking during mealtimes.
• Document meal intake in the electronic medical record.
• Provide a safe and dignified dining experience and interact with residents and the health care team.

Skills

Meal assistance

EMR documentation

Education

ServeSafe certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Dining Assistant to support Veterans with eating and drinking during meals, complementing CNAs and nursing staff in a respectful, safe dining environment.

The role includes an initial 8 hours of online training and 2 hours of hands-on clinical precepting by a Registered Nurse. Flexible hours and Veterans’ Preference are available, with background checks and drug screening