Dietary Aide

Dietary Aides

Benefits of the Dietary Aide:

• Daily Pay! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Enhanced Employee Referral Program - Refer a Full Time RN, LPN, or CNA and Receive a $5000 Referral Bonus!
• INCREASED PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Commuter Benefit to Assist with the Cost of Fuel!
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional training.

Location: 745 Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center currently hiring part time Dietary Aides! We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic candidates to join our exceptional team of caregivers!

Requirements of the Dietary Aide:

• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is required.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Required

Responsibilities of the Dietary Aide:

• Prepare and/or deliver to the nurses’ station at appropriate times of day: juice, applesauce and pudding for med passes.
• Complete set up of resident meals trays according to specified diets (napkins, place mats, silverware, glassware, and appropriate condiment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.)
• Placing appropriate hot and cold food items on residents’ trays at mealtime according to menu, diet cards, or designated by the manager or cook.
• Prepare sandwiches, juices, special and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times. Some items are but not limited to: peanut butter & jelly, meats sandwich, thickened milk, juice, coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, and ginger ale.
• Prepare and/or deliver food items for restorative program as designated by the policy posted on the juice refrigerator.
• Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from floor before end of shift.
• Must breakdown all trays and items on trays by putting through dish machine, putting items away in appropriate places, and restock machine with appropriate chemicals.
• Must take out all trashcans after each meal, sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or cook.
• Must accept phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents in an appropriate manner and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
• Assist cook when needed.
• Make authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

We are working around the clock to keep our residents and staff healthy and safe and are following the recommended protocols and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We ensure all employees and residents have the required PPE to protect them from potential exposure during this COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, Numerous precautions have been implemented in all nursing centers such as temperature and symptom screening, screening all employees, restricting visitors and enhancing cleaning of high touch surfaces.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. ( Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.