Dietary Aide

Company: CARING PLACES MANAGEMENT
Location: Yelm
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
At Caring Places Management , we have been passionate about providing exceptional care for seniors throughout the Pacific Northwest since we opened our first community in 1991. We are committed to achieving our mission of Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care by offering our residents caring, thoughtful service in a homelike environment.
Caring Places Management is actively recruiting an empathetic, qualified individual to join our Assisted Living & Memory Care community, Easthaven Villa, as a Dietary Aide. As part of our team, you work with seniors requiring assistance and their families to determine their individual needs and requirements. Why work for Caring Places Management? We truly believe in our company motto: "Exceeding Expectations for Loving, Thoughtful Care" .
To be a successful Dietary Aide, you should demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions. You should have physical stamina and be considerate and compassionate towards the residents.

Responsibilities:
Reviewing patients' dietary requirements and preferences to develop healthy menus and nutritional care plans.
Preparing individual dietary menus based on patients' medical conditions, physical health, preferences, and distastes.
Assisting with meal preparation and serving.
Inspecting special diet trays to ensure they comply with the dietary restrictions.
Monitoring patients' eating habits and reporting problems with swallowing, chewing, or loss of appetite.
Counseling and educating patients and their families on proper nutrition.
Assisting the Cook with determining kitchen supplies and stock for the day, as well as checking and maintaining stock levels.
Assisting with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas.
Maintaining current knowledge of recent health food trends and cooking techniques.

Requirements:
Requirements:
A high school diploma or equivalent.
Work-related experience.
Excellent cooking skills and the ability to successfully operate cooking equipment.
The ability to comply with sanitation regulations.
Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Strong computer and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.
Schedule:
Mondays-Fridays
Weekends
Day Shift
Varied Schedule
Wage is DOE & Certifications
Benefits:
Health Insurance - FT Employees ONLY
Dental & Vision Insurance
HSA
WellVia (Telehealth) - FREE TO EMPLOYEES & FAMILY MEMBERS AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE
401K Plan
PTO
Competitive Wages
Employee Appreciation
Free On the Job Training
APPLY NOW! Or visit our website at https://www.caringplaces.com/ for more information. Please attach RESUMES when applying.

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