Residential Services Assistant

Freeman Health System

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About The Position

The Residential Services Assistant is responsible for managing dietary services that include menu planning, ordering food, preparing meals and snacks in accordance to each person’s diet needs. The Residential Services Assistant is also responsible for deep cleaning residents’ bedrooms and bathrooms and other assigned cleaning to maintain standard of cleanliness expected by residents and certifying agencies. The Residential Services Assistant will be responsible for ordering supplies for the residential unit and program. The Residential Services Assistant will complete Support Coach duties, as assigned. This person will be responsible for delivery of a full range of support services to serve individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve have often experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. The Residential Services Assistant is primarily responsible for supporting an environment conducive to providing the maximum level of independent functioning of the clients served and demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. The Residential Services Assistant will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide support in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. The Residential Services Assistant reports directly to the Adult Residential Administrator. As the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of our employees. Freeman in Joplin, Missouri, is a 460-bed, three-hospital system providing comprehensive healthcare services to an area that includes more than 450,000 from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have experience in dietary services
• must have experience in sanitation and/or housekeeping
• Minimum combined two years’ experience in food services and sanitation/housekeeping

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all dietary services, including bookkeeping and billing functions, to effectively manage the dietary needs of the residents.
• Oversees the care and cleanliness of all equipment; ensures staff is aware of portion sizes and cooking methods to prepare meals safely; and ensures safety and cleaning standards are met by staff.
• Understands UDSA requirements and implements requirements when necessary.
• Conducts quarterly surveys regarding the food provided through the facility.
• Completes cleaning and deep cleaning duties of resident rooms and bathrooms and assigned areas of the facility.
• fulfills program requirements, State and Federal regulations, CARF certifications, and quality standards by completing all necessary paperwork within the allotted time frames.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees