Dietary Aide Job at Region VII Area Agency on Aging
Region VII Area Agency on Aging Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059
Dietary Aide
Region VII Area Agency on Aging/Sunrise PACE is accepting applications for a highly motivated
Dietary Aide. Choose a challenging and rewarding career where you can enjoy a deep sense of personal satisfaction by making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of others. We are a growing non-profit organization based in Bay City, MI. The PACE center and job location is located in Fort Gratiot (St. Clair County). We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.
The Company: Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is a non-profit organization that helps seniors, adults with disabilities and their families have greater independence in their homes and communities and is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike. We believe in advocating, planning, developing, and supporting a comprehensive system of quality care and services designed to achieve the optimum level of health, well-being, and independence of people as they age.
Purpose of the position
We are looking for a detail-oriented dietary aide to assist our Dietary Manager in devising healthy, nutritious meal plans for patients and residents at Sunrise PACE. The dietary aide's responsibilities include guiding people according to their dietary requirements and their wish to lose or gain weight, helping prepare healthy food, helping with cleaning and maintaining kitchens and dining areas, delivering food to residents, and taking and maintaining kitchen stock. The dietary aide will work to ensure that patients receive food that is safe for them to eat and that meets their individual nutrition guidelines.
Requirements for this position
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Work-related experience may be advantageous, but will train
- Basic 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.
Why join our Team? Part-time benefits include:
- Medical, dental & vision benefits (Premiums 100% Employer Paid)
- Life & disability insurances (Employer Paid)
- 13 Paid Holidays Annually
- Competitive 401K Retirement Plan, with Employer Contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Exceptional Work Environment where all team members are valued
OSHA CATEGORY: This position in the regular course of business would not encounter any tasks or situations involving exposure to bodily fluids.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical demands: Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Employee will also be actively present throughout the PACE center, engaged with employees, participants and with staff. Employee is required to use hands and fingers, especially for typing on the computer and using the mouse. Employee must be able to talk and hear, particularly for daily interactions with staff and elderly participants.
- Work Environment: Employee must be able to work in a busy and demanding clinic environment with moderate to loud noise levels.
Region VII Area Agency on Aging/PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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