Job Description:

Dietary Aide

Overview

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Dietary Aide

Status: Full-time

Shift:Day or Evening Shift

Location: Avamere Olympic Rehab - 1000 S 5th Avenue Sequim, WA 98382

Pay:$14.00-$16.50/hour DOE

At 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.

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

Employee Perks:

Free meals to all employees
• Tuition assistance


• Mentorship opportunities


• Employee assistance program featuring freecounseling services, financial coaching, legal servicesand more


• Generous employee referral program


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


• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions


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

Details

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

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

AvamereOlympic Rehabilitation of Sequim has served the Sequim community for over 40 years. This inviting 102-bed skilled nursing community truly values people - their patients and residents, theirfamilymembers, and employees.

The team prides themselves in a vibrant and connected employee network. One employee of 20 years shared his primary reasons for staying withAvamerewere his ability to grow, feeling appreciated, and being part of something bigger than himself.

Among many engaging staff activities, leaders select an employee of the month, recognizing them for their outstanding work and encouraging team members to sharetheirappreciation for one another. Leaders and employees also openly discuss burnout while encouraging deserved paid time off, especially when it comes to family needs. This family-friendly atmosphere spreads through the building, as visitors can often hear laughter echoing throughout the building.

The employees truly embody their mission to enhance the life of every person they serve. From playing joyful music on a ukulele to spending one-on-one time with residents to planning special activities and more, the employees wholeheartedly care for patients and residents as their own family. This is evident in their recognitionas part of the National Health Care Association'sQuality Initiative Recognition Program.

AvamereOlympic Rehabilitation of Sequim's engaging employee culture fosters trust and fun through their team, with patients and residents, and those just stopping by for a visit. Get to know more aboutAvamereOlympic Rehabilitation of Sequim ontheirblogand onFacebook.