Job: Dietary Aide

Total Longterm Care is a non-profit PACE program that provides managed health care and supportive services designed to assist seniors who want an alternative to nursing home placement. With Total Longterm Care's assistance, participants can stay in their own homes and communities. The mission of Total Longterm Care is to enable frail individuals to live with dignity in their communities.

We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our Adult Day Health Center!

POSITION SUMMARY:
Maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment. Serves snacks and noon meal to all participants. Prepares and serves the meals and snacks according to diet orders. Works closely with dietary coordinator regarding feeding issues, texture changes, appetite changes and supplement usage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Physical Requirements - Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in day center for prolonged periods of time. Requires the ability to use and maintain department equipment. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics.

2. Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally with participants, team members and caregivers.

3. Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions. Working conditions may be noisy and crowded with fluctuating indoor temperatures. Moderate pressure to meet dietary schedules while dealing with frail and confused participants. Subject to participants that may have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.

4. Environmental Conditions - May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a day center environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREEN.
Must have High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year prior experience working with a frail or elderly population required. Must be able to read and write English. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Prefer knowledge of basic nutrition and six months of health care experience.