Dietary Aide/Cook

Company: Caring Places Management
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: September 23, 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.
*$500 Sign on BONUS*
Caring Places Management is actively recruiting an empathetic, qualified individual to join our Assisted Living community, Westhaven Villa, as a Dietary Aide/Cook. 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".
Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that dining tables are clean and attractively set for each meal
• Serving coffee/tea/drinks during meals as requested by resident
• Assisting residents who require help filling out daily menus
• Distributing daily menus
• Helping serve the meal if resident aides require assistance in getting a meal to the residents on time
• Making sure there is always fresh coffee made and that the juice machine is full
• Filling all condiment holders prior to each meal
• Filling special resident requests during meals
• Listening to, and communicating with, each resident in a sensitive manner
• Being aware of the emotional/behavioral/mental conditions/needs of each resident and responding in a gentle, reassuring way
• Providing personal care as appropriate while striving to promote self-care, independence, and dignity, and preserving privacy
• Working as part of a team in meeting resident needs
• Other duties as assigned
• Have a strong commitment to resident customer service
• Must demonstrate a commitment to the safe practices, infection control, and respect for residents' rights
• Perform each duty of the position in a manner that upholds the dignity, privacy, independence, safety, and security of each resident
  
  Requirements:
  Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Hold a current Food Handler's License
  • Must be able to lift and move boxes up to 25 lbs.
  • CPR/First Aid preferred Schedule:
    • Part Time
    • Weekends are REQUIRED
    • Some HOLIDAYS REQUIRED
    • Varied Schedule
    • Wage is DOE & Certifications Benefits We Offer:
      • Health Insurance - FT Employees ONLY
      • Dental & Vision Insurance
      • HSA
      • WellVIA (Telehealth) - NO COST TO EMPLOYEES/FAMILY MEMBERS AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE
      • 401K Plan
      • PTO
      • Competitive Wages
      • Employee Appreciation
      • Pleasant Environment
      • $500 Refer a friend BONUS #WHV PI190944849

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