November 19, 2024

RiverPointe Post-Acute

Carmichael

Dietary Aide

About Us
River Pointe Post-Acute is a premier provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services located in Carmichael, CA. We are committed to delivering 5-Star care through a team of experienced professionals dedicated to supporting patients in their recovery journey after surgery, injury, or serious illness. Our focus on compassionate care and medical integrity creates a nurturing environment for residents, their families, and our staff. By fostering meaningful connections within our community, we continuously adapt to the evolving needs of those we serve.
Why Join Us?
At River Pointe Post-Acute, we are passionate about creating a supportive and empowering environment for our team members. Our culture prioritizes collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance, ensuring you have the tools and opportunities to thrive both personally and professionally.
Our management team values understanding and compassion, making every effort to accommodate the unique needs of our employees. Here, you’ll find a workplace that not only recognizes your contributions but also invests in your growth, well-being, and success and where you can make a difference every day.
Position Overview:
The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. 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 opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Specific responsibilities, not limited to:

Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.
Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.
Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.
Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.
Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.
Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.
Perform consistent, compliant waste management.
Obtain food supplies for the next meal.
Assist in checking diet trays before distribution
Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.
Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

Qualifications/Specific Requirements:

Education: Highschool diploma or GED
Experience:
- a minimum of 6 months of experience in a skilled nursing is preferred.
Certifications:
- none required