Dietary Assistant

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS • Walla Walla, WA

4d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking experienced creative and caring people, this job is for you! The Washington Odd Fellows Home is seeking a full-time Dietary Assistant for our senior living community in Walla Walla, serving 100+ residents in our skilled nursing, assisted living. Washington Odd Fellows Home (WOFH) strives to provide a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and continuously achieving solid business results. WOFH team members unite around a common cause of resident care and community support. This culture brings our team together and ensures everyone is working toward the same goal. A team that works together with a collective goal to improve our residents care experience creates an internal culture of collaboration and mutual success. WOFH is passionate about making a positive, lasting impact on our residents and visitors, and so are our team members. Available to work all shifts 6:00am - 2:30pm, 11:00am - 7:30pm and 4:00pm - 7:30pm, work as needed. Sunday - Saturday. Wage Range: $17.13 -20.00 Depending on Experience Benefits include: ~ Vacation, one personal holiday and sick Leave (in accordance with WA state sick leave laws) ~ Medical, dental and vision, life insurance ~ Direct Deposit ~ On-line Time Clock, Payroll and HR system ~ On-line Scheduling system ~ EAP-Provided by First Choice Health Pre-employment background check conducted prior to start. Dietary aide Job Description Department Food and Nutrition Services Reports to Dietitian/Director of Food Services Reporting to this position None Job Classification Department Staff Position Purpose Provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes.
• Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.
• Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
• Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Sweep and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.
• Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
• Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Maintains food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Ensures the department, necessary equipment and supplies are clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Assists in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Ensures food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.

Benefits

• Vacation, one personal holiday and sick Leave (in accordance with WA state sick leave laws)
• Medical, dental and vision, life insurance
• Direct Deposit
• On-line Time Clock, Payroll and HR system
• On-line Scheduling system
• EAP-Provided by First Choice Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED