Location: Dunkirk,NY, USA
Description
Dietary Aide
Starting Rate: $15.50
SHIFT: Full and Part-time positions
BENEFITS:
+ Weekly Paychecks
+ Referral Bonuses
+ Flexible Schedules
+ No-Frills Options with Higher Wages
+ Peer Mentorship
+ Generous Paid Time Off
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Dietary Aides support the health and nutrition of residents by assisting with food preparation services while upholding strict sanitation and safe handling procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Ensure that each resident's meal, snack, and beverage are by the individual's medical nutrition plans.
+ Responsible for several aspects of the kitchen work, including preparing and serving meals, dishwashing, stocking unit kitchenettes, working tray line, and setting tables for serving.
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Minimum of 16 years of age
+ Previous dietary experience preferred
+ High degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene required
+ Health status suitable for food service required
+ Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
+ Respect for residents' privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
+ Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
+ Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members
+ Physical endurance for frequent activity
ABOUT US:
VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
+ High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)