CC DINING ASSISTANT

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic dining assistance to long term care residents which meets the specific needs of the residents during mealtime and is within the scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION:   High school diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:  Successful completion of State approved ‘Paid Feeding Assistant Program’

Current CPR/AED Certification

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

SPECIAL SKILLS:

SUPERVISES:  

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: For physical demands and working conditions, see next page.

     TASK LETTER CODE

PRIMARY DUTIES

(Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position mist be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation. For example: “DO” (action verb) “WHAT” (object) – “Collects vitals from patients at the being of the visit according to clinic protocol”.

% OF TIME PERFORMING DUTY

A

Provides dining assistance utilizing appropriate techniques to specific residents, in area of their choosing, who have been specifically identified by the interdisciplinary team.    

B

Communicates with nursing and CNA staff to ensure correct diet is being delivered to the correct resident

C

Contributes to the development and implementation of the patient care plan regarding resident’s food and fluid intake, adherence to prescribed diet, food preferences, chewing  or swallowing difficulties

D

Observes and communicates changes in the resident’s food and fluid intake to the charge nurse

E

Displays appropriate responses to resident behaviors, meets needs in a timely manner     

F

Adheres to all infection control standards of practice

G

Demonstrates sensitivity to resident rights and dignity minimizing feelings

of embarrassment or isolation related to their inability to assist themselves with food or fluid intake

H

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic dining experience for resident

using effective communication and interpersonal skills

I

Identifies when help is required in providing patient care needs and seeks it

appropriately, recognizing own limitations

J

As a member of the health team, maintains harmonious relationship with unit

and co-workers providing support and assistance within scope of practice to

to ensure quality care

K

Supports the department by attending, and constructively contributing to staff

or other meetings as able/necessary

L

Completes all annual mandatory training

M

Adheres to all organizational personnel policies and procedures