Harvest Pointe Pool/On-Call Team Member

Harvest Pointe is seeking a pool/on-call team member who is open to being cross-trained as a Resident Care Assistant and Cook. This role offers a flexible, as-needed schedule that varies based on staffing needs, making it an excellent fit for someone looking for supplemental hours — such as a college student, semi-retired professional, or anyone who enjoys a flexible work arrangement. In this role, you’ll help provide compassionate care to residents while also assisting with meal preparation to support a warm, welcoming environment.

Wages:

• Base Rate - $18.73 - $20.66 per hour based on experience
• $2.00/hour weekend differential
• $2.00/hour night shift differential
• $0.85/hour Direct Care Wage through Sept. 2026

RESIDENT CARE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTON

JOB TITLE: Resident Care Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Harvest Pointe

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the residents with routine daily care in accordance with our nursing, dietary aide, housekeeping and laundry procedures as may be directed by your supervisors.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As a Resident Care Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:

A high school education or equivalent is desired.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions:

• Ensure Residents identity before administering treatments, serving meals, returning laundry etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Keep proper care records and report any change in health or behavior to the supervisor.
• Report all accidents / incidents you observe on the shift as per policy and procedure.

Resident Nursing Care Functions:

• Provide resident care per the resident centered service plan.
• Medication management for residents.
• Greet residents and escort them to their room. Assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with Admission, Transfer and Discharge functions for the residents.
• Participate and receive the shift exchange report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist with activities of daily lives following resident centered services plan.
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed and per resident centered services plan.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes and per resident centered services plan.
• Identify activities that appeal to the resident and encourage socialization and participation in those activities.

Dietary Functions:

• Assist residents in dining area taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences.
• Handle and prepare foods and fluids in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Set up and clear dining tables. Clean dining rooms after meal time, including washing linens and dishes.
• Assist with prepping food as requested, taking orders, serving dining meals and drinks.
• Handle and prepare foods and fluids in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Housekeeping & Laundry Functions:

• Clean living rooms, restrooms, laundry rooms, and common areas.
• Complete requested Laundry services.
• Contribute to a clean, well-organized and pleasant environment for all residents.

Personal Functions:

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
• Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that all services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Create and maintain as atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the neighborhood and shift.
• Meet with your neighborhood personnel on a regular scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by residents to Director or Administrator.

• Attend and participate in staff development programs and activities that are required.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Participate in an in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Wash hands before and after performing any service for the resident.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor of any resident leaving/ missing from the facility.
• Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment to the Supervisor immediately.
• Report all safety violations.

• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use. Operate all equipment in a safe manner. Inform supervisor of your equipment and supply needs.

RESIDENT RIGHTS:

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Knock before entering the residents room.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Leader/ Neighborhood Nurse.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to Nurse Leader/Neighborhood Nurse immediately.
• Honor the residents refusal of treatment request. Ensure that such requests are in accordance with facilitys policies governing advance directives. Discuss refusal of treatment with the Nurse Leader/Neighborhood Nurse for appropriate follow-up.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses stations, residents rooms, etc.).
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitor.
• Communicates with Care Assistants and other department personnel.
• Attends mandatory in-services and the yearly requirement of 12 hours of in-service education.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a residents condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency
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COOK JOB DESCRIPTON

JOB TITLE:              Cook

REPORTS TO:         Harvest Pointe Dining Services Manager

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed the Food Service Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Functions

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.  Plan the next 2 days’ menus.
• Prepare special diet foods
• Complete necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Dietary Production Manager.
• Coordinate dietary service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s Clinical and Production Managers as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assume the responsibility and accountability of the Cook.
• Assure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing food service production to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Follow diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Assume responsibility of the kitchen meal service.
• Must possess basic knowledge of other positions.
• Others duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Personnel Functions:

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Ensure that department personnel follow established dietary policies and procedures at all times.
• Report complaints and problems to the manager.
• Follow the plan of action during emergencies and staff shortages.

Staff Development:

• Participate and assist in department studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

Dietary Service:

• Complete prep items up to 2 days ahead as necessary or feasible.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance and on time.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Complete necessary records accurately and promptly.
• Taste test food to be served.
• Relief cooking staff must know and function in all dietary positions at times.
• Complete all assigned tasks and assist other staff as needed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Complete daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Production Manager immediately.
• Complete accidents/incidents reports as required.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to the Dietary Production Manager.

Equipment and Supply Functions:

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.
• Recommend to the Dietary Production Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department

RESIDENT RIGHTS:

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Ensure that you treat all residents fairly and with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Dietary Production Manager.
• Follow facility’s established procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. 
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Maybe involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to sudden temperature changes in kitchen/storage area.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to hot and cold water.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent or previous food service experience.
• Three to one (1) years dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment and the appearance of dietary service areas.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into current cook practices with manager approval.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must follow dietary uniform standards.
• Must be able to handle prolonged standing, bending, and turning.
• Must be able to handle repetitive motion.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment.

 PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: (With or without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 4 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 6 feet.  Stock personnel may be required to lift cases up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

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