Food Support - YH #Y30

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

6d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring high quality meals are served and maintaining kitchen operations to meet all specified guidelines of the program.

Requirements

High School diploma and/or GED preferred
preferably with one to three years' experience and or training; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.
Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepares/serves meals to resident clients, staff, and visitors in family-style atmosphere ensuing nutritional needs met as defined by Consultant Qualified Dietitian.
Assists with Direct Care duties/program plans as scheduled, including client's goals, objectives, hygiene, etc.)
Instruct clients in meal preparation as scheduled/according to individual IPPs.
Responsible for all kitchen sanitation on shift.
Responsible for requisitioning/purchasing/maintaining adequate food items supply, including weekend meals, while remaining within prescribed budget.
Ensure food is stored properly, dated, content labeled, and within expiration dates.
Responsible for maintaining Commodity Temperature log.
Supervises kitchen area in accordance with facility infection control guidelines and ICF/IID regulations.
Assures implementation of clients' Diet plan as prescribed by dietitian/physician, including food portion size/restrictions.
Assists with residents as needed (bathing, shaving, etc.)
Responsible for client transportation according to training schedules or as needed.
Responsible for data collection and completion of appropriate forms/reports. (Objectives, BIRs, Daily checklists)
Assists in picking trash up around the facility.
Assists in van cleaning/maintenance as needed.
Responsible for monitoring one client's room weekly and assisting with cleaning/organizing.
Assists in clerical duties as assigned.
Acquires TB card and updates as required.
Maintains CPR/First Aid certification.
Attends training as required by FCC and OLTC.
Maintains valid driver's license.
Conducts all drills pertaining to shift.
Performs other duties as assigned within position realm for ongoing facility operations.
Responsible for laundering contaminated linens, discards, daily or as needed, receptacles containing contaminated waste.
Serves as Driver for participant day trips to various state locations.
Driving may be required on as much as a daily basis.
Required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Employees may also be required to drive his/her own personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc., Senior Center programs, and clients.
Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.