Resident-Focused Dietary Aide - Skilled Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Dietary Aide to support preparation and serving of meals, cleaning and sanitation, and safe handling of food and equipment. The role includes tray assembly, adherence to infection control protocols, and delivering nourishments to patients.

The position emphasizes a respectful, team-oriented environment, confidentiality of patient information, and willingness to work beyond shifts as needed to meet patient care requirements and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years or older.
• Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe and sanitary handling of food, dishes and equipment.
• Prepare patient trays according to instructions/order.
• Employ proper food handling techniques whether in preparation of food or setting up or serving trays.
• Assist in maintaining the general cleanliness of all areas in the kitchen, including cleaning work area and equipment as assigned.
• Assist in stocking food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.
• Deliver food, nourishments and supplies as assigned.
• Perform duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families.
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times.
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Emergency responsiveness

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Dietary Aide to support preparation and serving of meals, cleaning and sanitation, and safe handling of food and equipment. The role includes tray assembly, adherence to infection control protocols, and delivering nourishments to patients.

The position emphasizes a respectful, team-oriented environment, confidentiality of patient information, and willingness to work beyond shifts as needed to meet patient care requirements and staffing needs.