Dietary Aide

High Point & SEMCOA•New Bedford, MA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) or relevant work
Must have the ability to work with chemically dependent, dully diagnosed and clients with other behavioral health issues
Lift minimum of 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Food safety certification required within the first year

Responsibilities

Compliance with Federal Regulations, 42CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations
Knowledge of Infection Control standards-hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, blood spill kits, etc.
Food safety certification required within the first year
Preparation and serving of assigned meals following approved menu by the Nutrition Committee
Opening/closing duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned by the Site Director / Program Director / Director of Dietary to insure safe and appropriate operation of the facility