- Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
- Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Mental and physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
- Consistently maintain courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.
- Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
- Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assure Resident safety at all times.
- Willing to address each Resident with his/her preferred name as well as learn and abide by Residents’ Rights, rules and regulations.
- Commitment to work well with other staff avoiding petty conflicts that disrupt a productive work environment. Does not participate in facility gossip and rumors.
- Assist in setting up diet cards.
- Apportion food according to standardized plating procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of all activities, persons, and records.
- Substitutes as directed by cook or other dietary supervisors.
- Assist with food preparation in preparing tasty, attractive and nutritious meals.
- Practice safe food preparation by demonstration of correct sanitary food handling technique.
- Follow dietary policies and procedures and instructions in preparing trays according to Resident preference.
- Begin tray service.
- Identify Resident by name-band or photograph prior to administering meals.
- Set and load dishwashing equipment.
- Clean food carts, pots and pans as needed/directed.
- Clean tableware according to standard times in cycles.
- Set water temperature correctly and use proper amount of soap to sanitize tableware.
- Store clean supplies and equipment in proper areas.
- Properly dispose of garbage as quickly as possible after meals are finished.
- Resident preferences are followed when providing care and service.
- Maintain Resident privacy, values and right for decision making.
- Immediately notify supervisor and Executive Director for any injury, illness, or if develop a condition, that might impact the aptitude to perform job functions.
Ancillary Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform duties in compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Note changes in Resident’s condition and report immediately to charge nurse or Director of Nursing.
- Assist in preparing special diets or supplements as directed by physician.
- Blend, tenderize and chop food as directed.
- Season food according to diet ordered.
- Use proper title “Doctor” in referring to any physician.
- Assist in preparation of food items by cutting, peeling and washing fruits and vegetables as requested.
- Make toast or other accompaniments as assigned.
- Prepare and pour beverages and condiments/seasoning to be placed on trays.
- Organize tray service by checking diet cards for proper order.
- Make sure each Resident has a diet card.
- Assist in cleaning kitchen, dining areas and equipment as assigned.
- Clean worktables and steam tables.
- Sweep and mop floors at least daily and more often if necessary.
- Use right cleaning solutions and equipment.
- Establish and maintain positive rapport with all members of the healthcare team, Residents, and all visitors.
- Report on/off duty at assigned times.
- Maintain an attitude of support for departmental activities.
- Follow infection control policies and procedures by hand washing before food preparation, wearing gloves when
- handling food.
- Practice good personal hygiene.
- Obtain TB tests annually and at the time requested.
- Do not work during times of infectious illness.
- Take care to avoid contamination of food.
- Do not contaminate clean areas with dirty items.
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures by using proper body mechanics when lifting, bending and stooping.
- Take care to avoid causing accidental fires or injuries.
- Follow policies and procedures during fire/disaster drills and emergencies.
- Treat Residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Receptive to constructive feedback from supervisors and co-workers.
- Positively apply suggestions to work performance.
- Accepts additional assignments within scope of training, education or experience.
Resident Rights
- Maintain the confidentiality of all Resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
- Ensure that the Resident’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are well established and maintained at all times.
- Review Resident complaints and grievances and make written reports of action taken. Discuss such actions with Resident and family as appropriate.
Safety and Sanitation
- Ensure that you and all facility personnel, Residents, visitors, etc., follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection/prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
- Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner as well as in good working order by reporting all concerns to management.
- Ensure that you and all facility personnel follow established regulations governing the use of labels and SDSs for hazardous chemicals.
- Ensure that facility procedure manuals identify safety precautions and equipment to use when performing tasks that could cause bodily injury or exposure to a hazardous chemical or infectious waste.
- Ensure that you and all facility personnel follow established ergonomics policies and procedures to prevent selfinjury.
- Ensure that you and all facility personnel performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals are appropriately trained prior to performing such tasks.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: All statements addressed in the "Working Hours," "Environment" and "Physical/Sensory
Demands" sections below are applicable to all jobs maintained by the employer.
Working Hours: The employee will
- Be employed on a full-time, part-time or PRN (as needed) basis. May be subject to change after employment.
- Work unusual hours as necessary and as required.
- Be expected and required to adhere to policies and procedures regarding attendance.
