Dietary Aide - Vicksburg - Shady Lawn

Description

JOBSUMMARY:
Theprimary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in alldietary functions as directed.

JOBDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
AdministrativeFunctions

• Workwith the facility's dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implementrecommendations.
• Ensurethat all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

DietaryService Functions

• Preparemeals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
• Assistin serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Servefood according to established portion and control procedures.
• Workin various line functions as assigned.
• Assistin daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.
• Cleanworktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweepand mop floors as directed.
• Carrysoiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.
• Returnclean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Washand clean utensils as directed.
• Carryout garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment,supplies, etc.
• Setup meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.
• Assistcook in preparing meals.
• Distributeand collect menus as necessary.
• Obtainfood supplies for next meal.
• Assistin checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliverfood carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Servefood in dining room as instructed.
• Performdishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, ready for next meal.
• Removefood trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepareand deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.
• Makeonly authorized food substitutions.
• Assistin food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

PersonnelFunctions

• Developand maintain a good working relationship with fellow dietary personnel and alsowith other department associates to assure that food service can be properlymaintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Createand maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis,as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Safetyand Sanitation Functions

• Preparefood, etc. according to sanitary regulations and facility policies andprocedures.
• Followsafety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Followestablished Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedureswhen performing daily tasks.
• Ensurethat the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring thatnecessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Reportall hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Reportall accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
• Assistin maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner atall times.
• Disposeof food and waste according to facility policies.
• Wearprotective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/orblood/body fluids.
• Reportmissing or unreadable MSDSs to your supervisor.

Equipmentand Supply Functions

• Ensurethat food equipment and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assistin inventory and storing of in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.

ResidentRights Responsibilities

• Maintainconfidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Knockbefore entering a resident's room.
• Reportcomplaints to the Dietary Manager.

WorkingConditions

• Worksin food preparation area as well as throughout the dietary service areas.

Atmosphere is warm for cooking.

• Mayexperience temporary exposure to cold temperatures in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Maybe exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas.
• Movesintermittently during work hours.
• Issubject to frequent interruptions.
• Isinvolved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel,under all conditions and circumstances.
• Issubject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personneland visitors.
• Communicateswith the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors.
• Worksbeyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Works on weekends and holidays when necessary.

• Issubject to callback during emergency conditions.
• Issubject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout theworkday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics,disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.
• Attendsand participates in continuing educational programs.
• Issubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. includingTB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Maybe subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Maintainsa liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. toadequately plan for the residents' needs.

StaffDevelopment Functions

• Participatein departmental projects as assigned.
• Attendin-service programs and on-the-job training classes as directed

JOBREQUIREMENTS:
Education

• Mustpossess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.
• HighSchool diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• On-the-jobtraining provided.
• Someexperience in food service helpful.

Specific Requirements

• Mustbe able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Mustdisplay professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Mustpossess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions whencircumstances warrant such action.
• Mustgenuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.
• Mustpossess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
• Mustpossess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with otherpersonnel.
• Musthave patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as thewillingness to handle difficult people.
• Mustbe able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Mustmaintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas,and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order,safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Mustbe willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporatethem into existing dietary practices.
• Mustnot pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in theworkplace.

Physicaland Sensory Requirements

• Mustbe able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Mustbe able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Mustbe able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Mustbe able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses tofunction adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can befully met.
• Mustfunction independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and theability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Mustmeet the general health requirement set forth by the policies of this facility,which include a medical and physical examination.
• Mustbe able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionallyupset, and at time hostile people within the facility.
• Mustmeet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of thisfacility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Mustbe able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of five (5) pounds to aminimum height of three (3) feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carrysuch weight a minimum distance of five (5) feet.
• Mustbe able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Sitting: 1 hour per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing or walking.

Standing: 1-2 hours per 8-hour shift. Alternates frequently to walking andoccasionally to sitting.

Walking: 5-6 hours per 8 hour shift. Alternates frequently to standing andoccasionally to sitting.

Lifting: 1-10lbs. Continuously

11-20 lbs. Continuously
21-75lbs. Frequently
> 75lbs. Frequently

Carrying: 1-10lbs. Continuously

11-20lbs. Frequently
21-35lbs. Occasionally


Driving:
Rarely


Pushing:
Frequently


Bending:
Continuously


Squatting:
Frequently


Kneeling:
Occasionally


Crawling:
Rarely


Climbing:
Rarely


Reaching:
Continuously


Grasping:
Frequently


Fine Manipulation:
Frequently

(Frequency:
Never=0%; Rarely=1-10%; Occasionally=11=33%;Frequently = 34-66%; Continuously = 67%+)

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