Job Description:

Dietary Aide

Overview

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Dietary Aide

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Various

Schedule: Varies 

Location: Salem Transitional Care - 3445 Boone Rd. SE Salem, OR 97317

As an employee with Avamere, you join a team with a culture and mission to enhance the life of every person we serve. This is more than a job – it’s a place where our team members build lasting relationships with patients and residents, their families, and fellow team members.

Find your calling at Avamere where we support you in your career path!

Employee Perks: 

Tuition assistance, up to $6,000/year 
• Mentorship opportunities 


• Career development  


• Free meals for employees  

• Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services and more 


• Generous employee referral program 


• Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 


• 401K retirement plan with employer match 


• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage 

• Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday 

We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19 here.

Details

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assistance in all food functions for our residents as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.


• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.


• Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays before distribution.


• Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.


• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.


• Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.

Qualifications

• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.


• Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.

Facility Information

Nestled in Oregon’s capitol is Salem Transitional Care, an 80-bed skilled nursing community. The team specializes in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care as they aim to enhance the life of every person they serve, no matter the amount of time each guest is with them. 

The staff at Salem Transitional Care foster a safe, positive, and team-oriented environment. Through training programs offered by Avamere, like nursing assistant classes and tuition assistance, employees can get a boost on their healthcare career journey. Team members are also recognized for their work through their employee of the month program. 

Quality care is important to the Salem Transitional Care team. The American Health Care Association recognized Salem Transitional Care for quality care as part of the Quality Initiative Recognition Program. 

Get to know more about Salem Transitional Care on their blog and Facebook.  

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503