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Hatley Health Care Inc

Dietary Aide

Hatley Health Care Inc, Clanton

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Hatley Health Care, Inc.
Job Title: Dietary Aide
Department: Dietary
General Summary
To assist with all dietary functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Completion of High School education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
• Must speak and understand English
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel and support agencies
• Ability to remain calm under stress
Benefits
• Family atmosphere.
• Competitive wages.
• PTO starts accruing day one.
• Competitive shift differential.
• Strong 401k program.
• Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance that’s AFFORDABLE!
• $15,000 life insurance policy provided free for all employees.
• Additional insurance policies available through company partners.
• Tuition Reimbursement
Physical and Sensory Qualifications (with or without the aid of Mechanical Devices)
• Must be able to walk, stand, and bend
• Must be able to lift, grasp, push, and pull
• Must have fine hand coordination with or without mechanical devices
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures
• Must have the ability to Read and Write in English
• Must have the ability to communicate with Residents, families, personnel, and vendors
• Must have the ability to remain calm under stress
Dietary Functions
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks
• Follow portion control policy and procedures when preparing and serving meals
• Follow established snack list, special diet information when preparing snack cart, including work areas, tables, appliances and floors
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas
• Assist in ensuring proper storage of raw and leftover foods
• Assist with the checking of trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents
• Prep food supplies and utensils for the next meal
• Follow Universal Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures
Residents Rights Functions:
• Treat Resident’s with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Know and comply with Residents’ Rights.
• Help the residents exercise and/or protect their rights.
• Help ensure that resident complaints are addressed.
• Document and report all Residents complaints and grievances according to facility policy.
HIPAA
• Follow and adhere to facility’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, facility information and records.
• Use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Report all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to the Administrator.
Infection Control
• Follow infection control standards, policies and procedures
• Follow hand sanitizing guidelines
Safety
• Maintain habits of good personal hygiene
• Ensure that the department and all food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner
• Ensure that all supplies are properly maintained
• Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe and hazardous conditions and equipment
• Ensure cleanliness of dietary services work areas, storage rooms and utility area
• Dispose of all food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood or body fluids
Staff Development
• Attendance and participation in continuing in-service education programs and seminars
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all personnel to ensure that food service is properly maintained
Administrative Functions
• Assist with implementing new policy and procedures
• Ensure that dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assist with tray service production line to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner
• Inspect trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences
Equipment and Supply Functions
• Assist with inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment as needed
• Ensure that supplies for the next meals are available and ready for use
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