Park View Dietary Aide

Muleshoe Area Hospital District • Muleshoe, TX

5d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with daily preparation, delivery, and collection of meal trays, table settings, and beverages for residents at a nursing home. The role requires cooperative work and communication with the I NA and Charge Nurse about changes in resident behavior and meal consumption. Dietary Aides prepare food effectively and safely and report to work on time and as scheduled to support continuity of resident care.

The position involves setting resident tables, preparing and delivering drinks, assisting with meal trays, collecting and sanitizing dishes, and keeping dining and kitchen areas clean. The Dietary Aide also follows infection-control training and helps with stocking groceries and heavy lifting when requested.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a level necessary to accomplish work assignments.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Baseline knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and handling.
• Negative criminal background check and drug screen.
• Normal physical exam and reference review.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work alternating shift assignments.

Responsibilities

• Use therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Demonstrate empathy and caring toward residents while completing job-related tasks.
• Report all accidents and incidents to a supervisor.
• Immediately report hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Set resident tables for meals with napkins, forks, spoons, salt and pepper, sugar, and sugar substitute.
• Prepare liquids for meals, including ice water, tea, and coffee in individual glasses or mugs.
• Deliver two preferred drinks to each resident’s place setting for each meal.
• Place bibs on residents who require clothing protection.
• Assist with preparation of meal trays.
• Collect soiled utensils, plates, glasses, and cups after each meal.
• Wash and sanitize utensils, dishes, glasses, pots, and pans after each meal.
• Wash and sanitize water pitchers each day.
• Dispose of resident-meal and kitchen garbage after each meal.
• Keep dining room tables and food carts clean and sanitized.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen area as needed.
• Clean refrigerators and freezers monthly.
• Ensure food in refrigerators and freezers is covered and dated.
• Assist with stocking groceries as requested.
• Assist other personnel with heavy lifting when requested.
• Complete infection-control training through Learn to Serve.
• Communicate changes in resident behavior and meal consumption to the I NA and Charge Nurse.
• Prepare food effectively and safely and report to work on time and as scheduled.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed