Homemaker - Skilled Nursing

Garden Spot Village; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K program with company match

Tuition assistance

First-time homebuyer program

$17.75/hr

Job summary

Garden Spot Village is seeking a Homemaker - Skilled Nursing to join our caring team. The role involves assisting with meal preparation and service for residents, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and preferences, and maintaining kitchen sanitation and documentation.

The Homemaker will support daily household duties, participate in feeding activities, and help create a warm, home-like environment for residents while following safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read menus, diet cards, and recipes.
• Ability to understand dietary restrictions (regular, mechanical soft, puréed).
• Attentive to food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Capable of following feeding schedules and meal times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking, and serving of resident meals.
• Honor resident food preferences and dietary needs.
• Follow meal times: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm-6:30pm.
• Document temperatures and logs for food safety.

Skills

Reading menus

Dietary guidelines

Hospice care supportive approach

Communication with residents

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Homemaker - Skilled Nursing

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot's benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $17.75/hr

At Garden Spot Village, Homemakers are the heart of the Skilled Nursing Households; bringing warmth, comfort, and a true sense of home to every day. From whipping up delicious meals to keeping the kitchen and dining spaces welcoming, they help create an environment where residents feel safe, valued, and engaged. More than just a role, it's about building connections, sparking meaningful moments, and supporting each resident's well-being with care and dignity.

What You'll Do

• Assist with the preparation, cooking, and serving of resident meals
• Honor resident choice by supporting individual food preferences and dietary needs
• Follow encouraged mealtimes: Lunch 11:30am-1:30pm and Dinner 4:30pm-6:30pm
• Complete required documentation including food temperatures, dishwasher temps, and refrigeration logs
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining areas after meals and between mealtimes, including sweeping and mopping as assigned
• Store, rotate, and manage weekly food stock orders using the Cater-Trax system
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety guidelines
• Perform daily cleaning tasks according to the Household Cleaning Checklist
• Take trash and recycling out to the dumpster before the end of shift or each mealtime
• Encourage resident participation in food-related activities and provide 1:1 support when needed
• Assist with household holiday meals, gatherings, and events
• Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and Residents' Rights policies
• Maintain resident confidentiality and treat all residents, families, and staff with dignity and respect
• Attend required trainings and demonstrate consistent dependability and punctuality
• Perform other household duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read menus, diet cards, recipes, and follow measurements and instructions
• Ability to understand dietary restrictions such as regular, mechanical soft, and puréed diets
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Efficient, organized, and able to maintain high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness
• Kind, respectful, and supportive approach when interacting with residents
• Responsible for own work schedule and obtaining coverage when unable to work
• Every other weekend and holiday shifts are required

Additional Information

We have full-time and part-time schedules available.Hours vary from 6am-2:30pm and 10am-6:30pm (every other weekend)

Why You'll Love Working at Garden Spot

At Garden Spot Village, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Homemaker, you'll help cultivate a true sense of home-supporting residents' resilience, comfort, and quality of life every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.