What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIETARY STAFF position at Landmark Nursing Center, Inc?
Description
SUBJECT: DIETARY STAFF
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SECTION: Human Resources: Job Description and Evaluation EFFECTIVE: 01.17.2015
APPROVED BY: Advanced Healthcare Management
Policy and Procedure Committee
REVISED: 11.28.2017
Long Term Care Facility Policy and Procedure Manual Advanced Healthcare Management 2019
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To perform the duties required to prepare and serve all diets and maintain accepted standards of
practice for the preparation and service of these diets.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Dietary Manager
R.D. (Registered Dietitian) Consultant
Administrator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain proper use and care of all equipment.
2. Maintain safety, sanitation, and housekeeping procedure pertaining to the dietary
department.
3. Receive and check incoming supplies.
4. Inventory food, supplies and equipment monthly, as requested by supervisor.
5. Prepare and serve meals for special meetings and parties.
6. Prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation in the elderly.
7. Promote a safe, clean environment in which the residents may dine.
8. Any other duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Administrator.
9. Become a participating facility team member with the residents as first priority.
10. Attend facility meetings, as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Hold/handle
? Lift
? Carry
? Reach - at and below shoulder height
SUBJECT: DIETARY STAFF
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SECTION: Human Resources: Job Description and Evaluation EFFECTIVE: 01.17.2015
APPROVED BY: Advanced Healthcare Management
Policy and Procedure Committee
REVISED: 11.28.2017
Long Term Care Facility Policy and Procedure Manual Advanced Healthcare Management 2019
? Push/pull
? Grasp and handle - pens, paperwork and small equipment
? Sit, stand and walk
? Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat
? Fine hand motor coordination
? Ability to read and write legibly
? Ability to give and follow instructions
? Climb
COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Communicating with residents, families, visitors and staff
Hearing: Taking instructions from supervisor
To respond to resident complaints and requests
Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly
Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors
Tasting: For checking the food that is being prepared and served to the residents
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
None.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:
Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category
III. (No contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply, if regular
duties are performed.)
SUBJECT: DIETARY STAFF
Revised 11.28.2017: F - 839 [F- 499]
REFERENCE # 02 - 228
PAGE: 3 OF: 3
SECTION: Human Resources: Job Description and Evaluation EFFECTIVE: 01.17.2015
APPROVED BY: Advanced Healthcare Management
Policy and Procedure Committee
REVISED: 11.28.2017
Long Term Care Facility Policy and Procedure Manual Advanced Healthcare Management 2019
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give
instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for
prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.
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