Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide (Dining Services Associate)

Department: Dietary
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment type: Part time – every other weekend, 12‑hour shifts

• Serve nutritious meals to residents in a safe, sanitary manner in accordance with Public Health Regulations and the Sanitation Code.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by practicing safe work habits, using correct hand‑washing techniques, and performing routine cleaning.
• Serve meals in a pleasant, respectful manner, mindful of residents’ special needs.
• Use and maintain all department equipment safely, and clean, sanitize and maintain equipment as outlined in cleaning schedules.
• Prepare the dining room daily: set tables, pour beverages, and clear and clean dishes.
• Follow cleaning procedures when mechanical equipment is unavailable (e.g., power failure).
• Perform other duties as directed by the Executive Director.
• Report any infractions of food‑services policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on schedule.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Ensure residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring, compassionate atmosphere that respects individual needs and rights.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals per facility policy.
• Report work‑related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Complete all assigned training and skill competency requirements.
• Participate in all life‑safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Assist with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation.
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non‑compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or confidentiality breaches to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resources Director and Compliance Officer.
• Report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
• Physical and sensory abilities:
  • Intermittently move throughout the workday.
  • Coping with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
  • Adequate vision and hearing, or use of prosthetics that enable these senses to function for job performance.
  • General health requirements as set by facility policies, including a medical and physical examination.
  • Ability to relate to ill, disabled, elderly, or emotionally upset residents.
  • Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and over a distance of at least 50 feet.
  • Possible need to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.

Location:

Lebanon, TN

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