What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Kittson Healthcare?
KH Summary:
Since 1922, Kittson Healthcare prides itself on providing continuous service to the citizens of Kittson County and surrounding areas. Today, Kittson Healthcare is a twelve-bed acute care federally designated Critical Access Hospital and fifty bed long term care facility which also includes a home healthcare agency, 8 bed assisted living facility and an ambulance service. There is a medical clinic located in the complex as well as a satellite medical clinic in Karlstad, Minnesota. We strive to treat every patient or resident that walks through our doors with highly personalized care. Our patients are not just numbers. They are family, neighbors, teachers, and community members.
Department: Nutritional Services
Supervised By: Manager of Nutritional Services
Supervises: None
Status: Non-exempt
Supervised By: Manager of Nutritional Services
Supervises: None
Status: Non-exempt
Pay Range: $15.00 - $25.00
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Dietary Aide to join our team at Kittson Healthcare. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to our patients. Your main goal will be to ensure that our patients receive nutritious and delicious meals that meet their dietary needs. You will work closely with our team of healthcare professionals to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Proficiently be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to interact with both patients and healthcare professionals.
- Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to residents and patients.
- Ensure that meals meet the dietary needs of patients and residents.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Assist with inventory and ordering of food and supplies.
- Follow all infection control procedures.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in food service (nice to have)
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Relate positively to patients and Residents
- 1-year general experience (nice to have).
- Must pass MN background check and fingerprinting.
- Complete TB test within the first 3 weeks of employment.
Job Schedule/Location(s):
- Hallock, MN
- Full Time | 5:30am - 1:45pm
- Part Time | 3:30pm - 6:45pm
- Flex | 3:30pm - 6:45pm
- Every other weekend & rotating Holidays
- Long-term care, Hospital, and Clinic setting
Why Work With Us:
FT and PT
- Medical - Select plans are HSA eligible with employer contribution.
- Dental - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
- Vision - Single plan is 100% employer paid.
- Basic Life and AD&D - 100% employer paid policy with optional employee paid voluntary life AD&D.
- PTO/Extended Time Off.
- 403b plan - 3% employer match.
- Educational Scholarships.
- Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Shift differential pay.
- Cell phone discount.
Flex
- 403b plan - 3% employer match.
- Educational Scholarships.
- Employer paid CNA Training and Certification available.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Shift differential pay.
- Cell phone discount.
Salary : $15 - $25