Dietary Aide (Prn)

• Essential Duties • 1. Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental • requirements. • 2. Prepares patient trays according to instructions and diet order. • 3. Assists in preparation and portioning of meal items according to menu and diet • requirements. • 4. Covers, dates, and labels leftovers and open items properly. • 5. Employs proper food handling techniques in preparation of food and setting up or • serving trays. • 6. Cleans, washes, and sanitizes dishes, silverware, and utensils using correct • method. • 7. Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area. • 8. Cleans work area and equipment as assigned. • 9. Puts up stock in food storage areas, including dry storage, freezers, and • refrigerators, as assigned. • 10. Delivers food, nourishments, and supplies to nursing units and other areas as • assigned. • Standard Requirements • 1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility. • 2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for • the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment. • 3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: • OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, • established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or • correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. • 4. Adheres to: • a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations • data. • b. HIPAA regulations • HISTORY: (A) 8/2012 • c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory • requirements. • d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment • free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior. • e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job • functions • 5. Supports and participates in common teamwork: • a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes • job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate • judgment. • b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional • situations. • c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents • regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns. • d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and • guests. • e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, • uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work • duties as assigned. • f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a • positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude. • 6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged • violations of residents' rights to Supervisor or Executive Director. • 7. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational • opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.