Memory Care Dining Assistant – Therapeutic Diets

The Trillium; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trillium Tysons in Tysons, Virginia is hiring a Dietary Aide / Server to support Memory Care dining with compassion and attention to detail. You will ensure residents receive meals aligned with prescribed diets and textures, assist during meals, and maintain safe, clean dining areas.

Ideal candidates have experience in serving or hospitality, a patient and respectful approach, and a willingness to learn therapeutic diets and dining procedures while promoting independence and dignity for

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow specific dietary instructions.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to working with residents.
• Dependability, teamwork, and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, attentive, and personalized meal service to Memory Care residents.
• Review meal tickets and follow residents' individual diet orders and food texture requirements.
• Verify that meals and beverages match the resident's prescribed dietary needs before serving.
• Assist residents with dining as appropriate, while encouraging independence and dignity.
• Communicate dietary concerns, changes in appetite, poor food intake, or unusual eating behaviors to the appropriate nursing and dining leadership.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and dining room safety standards.
• Create a calm, welcoming, and positive dining environment.
• Work closely with the Culinary and Nursing teams to ensure residents receive appropriate meals and a consistent dining experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow dietary instructions

Patience and empathy

Dependability

Teamwork and communication

Job description

The Trillium Tysons in Tysons, Virginia is hiring a Dietary Aide / Server to support Memory Care dining with compassion and attention to detail. You will ensure residents receive meals aligned with prescribed diets and textures, assist during meals, and maintain safe, clean dining areas.

Ideal candidates have experience in serving or hospitality, a patient and respectful approach, and a willingness to learn therapeutic diets and dining procedures while promoting independence and dignity for