Resident Dining Assistant | PRN

Avera; South Dakota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD is seeking a Resident Dining Assistant to support staff and residents in the dining room before and during meals. You will assist with setting up pre-meal cares, serve trays, pour beverages, and help residents with minimal assistance, following infection control procedures.

This PRN, part-time position requires completion of the Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program within 60 days or an active CNA license within 120 days, with a pay range of

Qualifications

• Some High School or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera within 60 Days or
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board active in state of practice within 120 Days

Responsibilities

• Assists with setting up and performing pre meal cares in the dining area for meals.
• Serves residents as they are seated for meal by passing trays per prescribed diet from kitchen area, pouring beverages as desired and assisting with setup of meal for residents that need minimal assistance.
• Follows all infection control procedures as established by the facility.
• Reports all accidents/incidents regardless of severity to nurse in charge and complete incident report according to facility policy.
• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to charge nurse.
• Pass water and evening snacks.
• Assists in transporting residents to dining area.

Education

Some High School or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera within 60 Days

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board active in state of practice within 120 Days

Job description

Gregory, SD

Part time

R-260025532

Location:

Avera Rosebud Country Care Center

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 - $21.50

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Resident Dining Assistant is responsible for assisting staff with residents in the dining room before and during meal times.

What you will do

• Assists with setting up and performing pre meal cares in the dining area for meals.


• Serves residents as they are seated for meal by passing trays per prescribed diet from kitchen area, pouring beverages as desired and assisting with setup of meal for residents that need minimal assistance.


• Follows all infection control procedures as established by the facility.


• Reports all accidents/incidents regardless of severity to nurse in charge and complete incident report according to facility policy.


• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to charge nurse.


• Pass water and evening snacks.


• Assists in transporting residents to dining area.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Some High School or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Resident Dining Feeding Assistant Program - Avera within 60 Days or


• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board active in state of practice within 120 Days

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.


• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.


• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.


• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.