POSITION TITLE: Nutrition AideREPORTS TO: Director of Adult Day Services

Pay Range:$16.07 to $20.07 per hour (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position). Full time 32 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) 9:00am to 5:30pm or 10:00am to 6:30pm.

GENERAL SCOPE: Under guidance from the program director is responsible for operation and implementation of the adult care food program. Based on policies, procedures, standards, state and federal regulations. Will also assist in providing nutrition education and assessments. Assists in maintaining multi departmental relations, including, integrating of the dining department with the adult day care department. Assists with the provision of nutrition care throughout the program.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Minimum 2 year’s degree in nutrition or related field. Clinical nutrition preferred. Preferred current registration as a registered dietician or certified dietary manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receive food from central kitchen; check invoice for accuracy, store food promptly and at proper temperature.

Assist with distributing food to program for day and afternoon program.

Serve meals and snacks as scheduled, following special dietary needs as indicated by nurse and dietitian.

Collect all dish for the dietary department to collect.

Keep food preparation and serving areas clean.

Monitor supplies of paper goods and cleaning supplies: notify director in advance when orders need to be placed

Assist in providing quality food and enjoyable experience for the members

Responsible for completing, maintaining and collecting all required documentation for the food care program.

Ensure all dietary service records for the adult day program is maintained

Participates in wellness activities

Attends residents care plan meetings

Assist’s with department’s relations with members, and maintaining working relationships with dining department.

Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in a community based or related required. Must possess good computer skills.

JEWISH SENIOR LIFE BELIEFS & BEHAVIORS:

Our belief is that together we strive for a great place to work based on mutual respect, trust, and open communication, where employees are valued and appreciated. We embrace behaviors that support culture and team including demonstrating respectful, open and honest communication, being on time for work and meetings, responding to requests in a timely manner, and recognizing each other’s accomplishments and share successes. Operational strength, leading by example, increasing and sharing our knowledge and providing respectful, compassionate, and friendly customer service are the behaviors that differentiate Jewish Senior Life and make us the family community that we are for both employees and residents.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:

Jewish Senior Life embraces a culture of belonging that celebrates and respects individuality. Each person is valued for their unique contributions to the vitality of our community.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: All physical demands involved in direct nursing care.

Equal time spent walking and sitting. Subject to frequent interruptions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in well-lighted, ventilated office area.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc., including potential exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B viruses.

VARIABLES: Generally works Monday through Friday. Occasional evenings.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

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Jewish Senior Life is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Revised: 4/2024