Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

Hudson Headwaters Health Network•City of Glens Falls, NY

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is an integral member of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Hudson Headwaters (PHH) team. PACE provides coordinated medical and social services to eligible older adults who wish to continue living at home despite chronic care needs. Under the direct oversight of the Director of Site Operations & Team Services, the Dietary Aide helps provide care and food services to Participants attending the Day Center. The role works collaboratively with the Registered Dietician (RD) to ensure meals, snacks, and equipment meet Participant needs and align with care plans. This part-time position has a proposed schedule of 20 hours per week, with shifts varying between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The pay rate is $19.50 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must have ServSafe certification or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or willingness to receive appropriate training upon hire.
BLS certified or willing to complete the necessary certification.
Personal and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

Distribute meals and beverages in the Day Center according to departmental guidelines.
Record temperatures of meals and kitchen equipment; wear a hair net, gloves, and apron during meal and snack preparation.
Update diet cards and diet lists when information changes or as directed by the RD.
Prepare and serve morning and afternoon snacks according to the menu, portion control, diet orders, and time constraints.
Serve morning and/or noon meals at the proper temperature, considering diet, supplements, adaptive equipment needs, and portion control.
Maintain kitchen and equipment cleanliness through scheduled daily and weekly cleaning.
Clean, organize, and sanitize food service equipment and areas to meet regulations.
Maintain inventory, regularly restock supplies, and monitor expiration dates.
Assist the RD with ordering, tracking, and delivering meals, snacks, supplies, and supplements.
Communicate nutritional issues or concerns to the Clinical Leader, Speech Therapist, and RD.
Follow PHH policies and procedures and the Participant Rights Policy.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive Participant and agency information.
Attend staff and Participant care planning meetings as requested, and department and PHH in-services as required.
Report variances, accidents, and unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
Perform additional work functions and duties as assigned.