Support Staff - Housekeeping Aide | Dietary Aide

Bent County Healthcare Center is hiring for both Housekeeping Aide and Dietary Aide positions. These roles are essential to creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where our residents can thrive. No clinical background is required — just a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to our residents' well-being.

• Pay Rate: Starting at $15.16/hr (Colorado Minimum Wage)
• Housekeeping Aide: 1 opening
• Dietary Aide: 2 openings

• Follow established cleaning methods in all assigned areas; perform dry and wet mopping, wall and glass cleaning, and floor care
• Keep all floors free of debris and fluids at all times
• Remove waste from resident rooms, offices, and nurse stations; reline receptacles
• Operate mechanical equipment including buffers, vacuum cleaners, washers, and dryers
• Clean equipment and return to designated areas after each use
• Report broken, damaged, or inoperative equipment and complete detailed work orders
• Perform laundry duties: load/unload washers and dryers, fold linens, stock shelves, hang garments
• Assist in answering call lights and report to nursing staff as needed
• Assist in transporting residents to and from the dining room or activities

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Background or work experience in a healthcare setting preferred but not required
• Attention to detail; ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Neat appearance, pleasant personality, and ability to work cooperatively with staff
• Patience and tact when interacting with residents and families

2 openings available.

• Set up the tray line for meal service, including utensils, condiments, and beverages
• Prepare dining areas for service, including table settings
• Serve meals from tray line or dining room as needed
• Assist with clearing and breakdown of dining areas and tray carts
• Perform warewashing duties as trained
• Return and restock all service items to their designated areas
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area throughout the shift
• Dispose of trash and garbage; reline receptacles
• Post daily menus in dining areas; place menus on trays in PM for next day
• Deliver tray carts to nursing units
• Observe all safety and health rules and regulations

• Knowledge of food sanitation, safety protocols, and accepted food service techniques preferred
• Ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently
• Professional and courteous demeanor with residents, families, and staff

Good physical health; ability to stand for extended periods and lift as needed