Dietary Aide - PT15

GREENFIELD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION•Lancaster, NY

62d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide works in The GreenFields’ skilled care and rehabilitation facility, helping provide residents with safe, nutritious meals and beverages and a comfortable, positive dining experience. The role contributes to residents’ wellbeing, recovery, and quality of life in a team-focused environment. This is a part-time position at GreenField Health and Rehabilitation in Lancaster, New York. The stated shift is 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. The work takes place in a well-lit and ventilated area and may involve frequent interruptions, occasional work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, or emergency call-backs.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Must be able to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or staff, and the public.
Must be knowledgeable about practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle challenging residents or associates.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and incorporate them into existing practices.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift trays, and perform light cleaning tasks.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements.
Must be able to assist in resident evacuations when necessary.
Must have adequate sight and hearing, or prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds and climb stairs.
Must be willing to work beyond normal hours, temporarily work in other positions, or respond to emergency call-backs when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service or hospitality is helpful, particularly in healthcare or senior living.
Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
Compassion and patience when assisting elderly residents, including those with mobility or cognitive challenges.
Ability to consistently follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including ovens, steam wells, microwaves, coffee systems, and dishwashers.
Prepare and serve meals, beverages, and desserts according to proper portion sizes, consistencies, and food safety standards.
Use adaptive equipment to meet residents’ needs and assist with special diets or thickened liquids.
Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and dining spaces.
Support training of new team members and attend ongoing in-service programs.
Follow proper handwashing, glove-use, and safe food-handling practices.
Present meals neatly, including appropriate garnishing and plating.
Follow dress code, attendance, and safety policies while promoting residents’ wellbeing.
Maintain rapport with residents and their families and communicate with staff and other department supervisors.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.