Dietary Aide

Company: Professional Post Acute Center
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Professional Post Acute Center - POSITION SUMMARY - -
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The purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary or other management.
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The Dietary Aide will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, all staff and governmental agencies. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident's condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - -
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- - - - - - -Assisting the Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested
- - - - - - -Helping with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of the residents
- - - - - - -Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
- - - - - - -Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts
- - - - - - -Following the established portion controls recommended
- - - - - - -Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up
- - - - - - -Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
- - - - - - -Sweeping and mopping floors
- - - - - - -Dishwashing and cleaning of utensils
- - - - - - -Returning clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage areas
- - - - - - -Carrying out of garbage
- - - - - - -Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations
- - - - - - -Obtaining food supplies for the next meal
- - - - - - -Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
- - - - - - -Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
- - - - - - -Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility
- - - - - - -Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
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-Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
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REQUIREMENTS - -
Education / Licensure - -
- - - - - - -High school diploma or GED preferred
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Qualifications / Experience - - -
- - - - - - -Some experience helpful, on the job training will be provided
- - - - - - -Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- - - - - - -Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
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Working Conditions - -
- - - - - - -Work environment may be warm
- - - - - - -May encounter frequent interruptions
- - - - - - -May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
- - - - - - -May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
- - - - - - -Is subject to call-----'back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-----'disaster, etc.)
- - - - - - -May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
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Physical Requirements - - -
- - - - - - -Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
- - - - - - -Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move,
- - - - - - -and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
- - - - - - -Ability to read fine print on labels and menus -
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-*Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position. -
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Keywords: Professional Post Acute Center, San Rafael , Dietary Aide, Other , San Rafael, California