Dietary Assistant
Dietary Assistant
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26-07-2025
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The Dietary Assistant is responsible for serving the residents cleaning the kitchen area and washing the dining room kitchenware in compliance with applicable food and sanitation codes. The Dietary Assistant will fulfill the mission and principles of the community and ensure the highest quality of services to a resident experiencing memory loss. At Neuvant House of Lawrence the Dietary Assistant is committed to treating each resident with dignity and respect being aware of the residents likes and dislikes preferred routines and activities and keeping in mind that each resident has a lifetime worth of experiences and interests. The Dietary Assistant will assist with the residents needs personal schedule and program and will work to strengthen and enrich the residents life. The Dietary Assistant will interact with each resident in a manner that brings relief comfort dignity and joy and that includes the resident in daily decisions whenever possible understanding the residents unique needs and preference.
Immediate Supervisor: The Administrator of Neuvant House of Lawrence Qualifications: Minimum: Ability to work flexible hours including evenings holidays and weekends and be at least 16 years of age. Relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances. Be a self-starter have good judgment and leadership skills. Possess excellent organization and time management skills. Possess a valid drivers license. Have an understanding and the ability to perform in all service positions at the community as appropriate. Have excellent oral and written communication skills. Possess a full range of motion physical strength and ability. Be at least sixteen years old. Comply with the tobacco-free policy of Neuvant House of Lawrence. Be able to pass state background check requirements. Possess a valid drivers license a good driving record and reliable transportation.
Job Duties: Food Services Program:
1. Serve meals to all residents with efficiency respect and courtesy.
2. Preparation of meals.
3. Wash dry and restock pots pans glasses and silverware according to proper methods of sanitation to include the operation assembly cleaning and de-liming of dishwasher.
4. Clean grease spills properly immediately clean up all floor spills along with emptying all trash.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of proper infection control techniques including cleaning storage and food handling.
6. Demonstrate proper hand washing techniques.
7. Demonstrate safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use.
8. Prep all varieties of salads vegetables cheese meat and desserts as necessary.
9. Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident-centered activity program.
a positive dining experience that allows for attractive table settings minimal distractions and crowding adequate lighting ventilation and temperature control participation by family members appropriate seating and staff assistance as needed.
and serve food using safe methods that conserve the nutritive value flavor appearance and proper temperature with efficient respect and courtesy.
that food used to serve to residents including donated food shall meet all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations and that food in cans that have significant defects shall not be used.
dining kitchen and activities area to include sweeping mopping and dusting.
safe and proper techniques for chemical/cleaning solution use.
food temperatures during storage preparation cooking and all phases of service. 1
the labeling and proper storage of all foods.
overproduction waste and theft of all products.
Emergency Preparedness:
1. Respond to and act appropriately in emergency situations be aware of the emergency management plan and practice in reviews of the plan as required.
2. Take residents who require assistance in an emergency or disaster to a secure location
3. Attend orientation and other in-service programs regarding the emergency management plan
4. Assist with the education of each resident regarding emergency procedures
5. Participate in the required emergency drills.
Infection Control:
1. Use Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of blood-borne pathogens.
2. Follow techniques to ensure laundering and handling of soiled and clean linens meet professional health care standards.
3. Follow facility policy if there is an incident of a communicable disease or any infected skin lesions.
4. Comply with orientation and in-service education on the control of infections
5. Follow the agency guidelines on tuberculosis testing related precautions and treatments.
Maintenance/Physical Plant:
1. Assist with the general cleanliness livability upkeep and comfort of the community and grounds.
2. Make efforts to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Plan and complete duties with minimal direction from supervisor ensure that assigned tasks are completed and responsibilities are fulfilled and as appropriate provide supports and services to residents whose behavioral and/or medical needs present significant health and safety risks.
2. Provide supports and services that promote healthy living and lifestyles for residents residing at Neuvant House of Lawrence and that promote independence individuality autonomy dignity choice privacy and a home environment.
3. Work collaboratively with peers and other team members.
4. Use tactful diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
5. Act as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.
6. Display a courteous and helpful manner and maintain highly effective receptive and expressive communication with residents families visitors and fellow employees.
the confidentiality and rights of all residents and ensure resident selfdirection and participation in decisions.
8. Promote Neuvant House of Lawrence as a leader in personal memory care and demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage values and wisdom of the residents receiving services and an understanding of the aging process and the disease progression of Dementia Alzheimers Disease and related disorders.
9. Be prudent stewards of Neuvant House property and resources.
10. Attend and participate in staff meetings in-services projects or committees as requested.
11. Adhere to the prescribed dress code and maintain good personal hygiene practices.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
1. Knowledge of health care aging and disability services Dementia Alzheimers Disease and related disorders.
2. Strong leadership skills.
3. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
4. Strong and efficient communication skills.
5. Ability to establish priorities.
6. Strong ability to identify and resolve problems early.
7. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Ability to establish appropriate and respectful relationships with residents and with their families.
Performance Expectations
1. Provide quality personal memory care; accept responsibility and work to achieve the mission purposes and goals of Neuvant House of Lawrence.
2. Treat persons receiving services with dignity respect and compassion.
3. Model dependability by arriving to all assigned shifts meetings and training on time and ready to work.
4. Engage in all assigned work while in a paid status.
5. Model a positive and supportive attitude at all times while providing supports and services.
6. Display a courteous and helpful manner with residents families visitors other Health Care Agencies and fellow employees.
7. Work to enhance the image and independence of individuals receiving services.
8. Demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
9. Maintain good personal hygiene practices and dress appropriately according to facility policy and professional position.
10. Report suspected abuse neglect or exploitation of residents as required by state law.
11. Report complaints problems and concerns.
12. Participate in the state survey process as required.
13. Ensure that documentation and paperwork is well written.
14. Thank people that do their work well. Working Conditions The Neuvant House of Lawrence maintains a safe work environment through training and continuous improvement. The Dietary Assistant is expected to act professionally and objectively at all times. The Dietary Assistant is required by state law to report suspected abuse neglect or exploitation of a resident. The Dietary Assistant is trained and aware of possible physical exposures such as chemical/cleaning solutions body fluids infection odor and behaviors and must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday both inside and outside of the facility. The Dietary Assistant must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position. Neuvant House of Lawrence is tobacco-free. Physical Demands The Dietary Assistant must be able to lift 40 pounds walk 4 miles daily and be able to lift carry stand bend squat crawl reach push pull twist and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of addition the Dietary Assistant must be able to use all types of cleaning equipment including a step ladder/stool. The Dietary Assistant must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job description. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills or personnel so classifies. This is a job description; it is not a contract. At times the job may be physically demanding while performing certain duties. The job can change quickly from sedentary to physically demanding. The Dietary Assistant must communicate availability and flexibility as work schedules are adjusted to the needs of the residents receiving services.
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