Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

At Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center, we've created an environment that is truly home-like, in which we provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care that promotes residents entire well-being. We are committed to providing optimum care in a setting that promotes dignity and respect for all residents.

Plantation Rehabilitation & Health Center takes great pride in our entire workforce and truly believes in the work that each position brings to the organization.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives and families that we serve, we are looking for a full-time and part-time (24 to 40 hours /per week and benefit eligible) Dietary Aide to join our skilled workforce in our skilled nursing facility setting.

Responsibilities:

·         Dietary staff work assigned tray line positions for all meals. Foods are served according to specific daily menus. Tray carts are delivered to meal areas for meal service and collected at the end of use. Resident nourishments are prepared daily and delivered to designated areas for distribution.  Foods are prepared according to standardized recipes and served following proper portion control.

·         Wash and sanitize all dishes, utensils for all meals. Rack and store appropriately. Record PPD for sanitized and wash temperatures for all meals on dish room, wash and sanitize all pots, pans and equipment to maintain a clean sanitary work environment. Record PPM for sanitized and record on pot sink form all meals. The following is an example of daily items – not inclusive of all that are assigned by position supervisor: rear dumpster area, floors cleaned and mopped, work tables, work stations, dish room, freezer and walk-in area.

·         Received foods are dated and put in designated locations. Food supplies are distributed to requested locations within the facility. Pulled meats are dated and labeled.

·         Food waste is prevented and food is served in an attractive, palatable presentation following the individuals’ tray card to meet dietary needs. Foods are served to ensure quality. Prepared food items are dated and stored appropriately for use.

·         Proper body mechanics are practiced to ensure a safe working environment. Any injuries should be reported immediately to shift supervisor.

·         The Dietary Aide and/or Porter is an important part of the entire operation of the department. Any of the above stated tasks are guidelines and are no inclusive of all duties that may be requested by the supervisor. The dietary Aide and/or Porter will complete any duties as assigned by the supervisor to maintain the department in a clean and sanitary work condition at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

·         Education:                                     High school education is desirable but not essential

·         Work Experience:                         Previous training and/or experience in food service is desirable but not essential

·         Must be neat and clean

·         Must be able to work well with other people

·         Must be pleasant in voice and manner

·         Must be willing to work and able to learn

·         Must be in good general health

·         No record of previous back injury

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

 ·         Mobility:                        Participates in activities

·         Lifting:                            40 lbs

·         Climbing

·         Bending:                         Assists in recreation programs

·         Pushing:                         40 lbs

·         Standing/Sitting           

·         Reaching:                      

·         Hearing:                         In high or low tone, clearly to be understood by residents

·         Speaking:                       In high or low tone, clearly to be understood by residents

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

 ·         Inside/Outside

·         Heat/Cold

·         Wet/Humidity

·         Noise/Vibrations

·         Fumes/Odors/Chemical Exposure

·         Other Hazards

 General Appearance:

1. Must wear appropriate scrubs.
2. Must be neat and clean with appropriate attire to carry out duties
3. Nails must be trimmed; Jewelry worn should not pose a risk injury.
4. Hair most be wear neat and the use of a hair net or beard net will be required.

Highlights of our benefits package:

• Medical coverage (3 options)
• Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental coverage (3 options)
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Various voluntary benefits: Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal & Identity Theft
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid time off package (PTO)

** Note regarding Benefits- Part-time employees will be eligible only for PTO **