Dietary Aide - PT/PRN - Avamere Cascade Park

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Type: Part-time or on-call

Wage: $20 - $27 DOE

Location: Avamere Rehab of Cascade Park - 801 SE Park Crest Ave, Vancouver WA 98683

Employee Perks

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
• Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
• Preparing drink carts, setting up snacks for meals etc.
• Wash dishes and trays after meals.
• Assist Cook during mealtime by ensuring trays have accurate meals, utensils, and beverages on them.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred but not required.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.

SEIU: This position is covered by the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU), either Local 503 or Local 775.