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Boulevard Terrace Rehab and Nursing Center 1530 Middle Tennessee Boulevard
: a $('#mailto').attr('href',$('#mailto').attr('href')+escape(window.location.href)) : JOB SUMMARY: : The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: : Administrative Functions: * Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility. * Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions. * Implement established policies and procedures. * Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. * Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift. * Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s individual care plans are being followed. * Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program. * Request conferences with the Director of Nursing as needed to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business. * Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies as requested. * Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan and participate in updating that plan as required. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. * Place and receive, personally, all calls to and from physicians. Charting and Documentation: * Assist in updating the resident care plans as instructed by the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing. * Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. * Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed. * Make rounds with physician, as directed, and record visits in resident’s chart. * Transcribe, accurately and promptly, all physician’s orders. * Direct documentation and make weekly detailed evaluation of all resident documentation so that chart reflects progress and condition of resident at all times. * Approve and sign charts when observations are made. * Insure that all medications and treatments are charted and signed following administration of the medication/treatment, by the administering person. * Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc. to the ADON or DON. * Complete accurate accident/incident reports as necessary. * Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Drug Administration Functions: * Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician. * Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. * Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. * Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. * Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies. * Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. * Notify the ADON or DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. * Prepare, administer and record all parenteral, intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections. * Administer I.V. fluid therapy in accordance with policy and procedure. * Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physician. * Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures. Nursing Care Functions: * Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. * Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care assignments. * Make general observation and evaluation of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the ADON/DON according to facility policy and protocol. * Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. * Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. * Notify the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition. * Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitative programs as requested. * Inspect the treatment areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. * Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc. as required. * Administer restraints for residents in accordance with physician’s orders, established policies and procedures. * Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. * Take and record TPR’s, blood pressures, etc. as necessary. * Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. * Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problems to the ADON/DON. * Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes. * Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. * Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems/complaints promptly to the ADON/DON. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. * Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area. * Inform family members of the death of the resident. * Ensure that established postmortem procedures are followed. * Conduct week skin checks as assigned. Human Resource Functions: * Assist the SDC in developing, planning, conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that meet the skill development and knowledge acquisition needs of your assigned staff. * Implement and maintain an effective “unit/shift/floor” orientation for new associates. * Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. * Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff, as directed. * Conduct performance evaluations for your assigned staff according to facility policy i.e., following orientation and annually. * Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the ADON/DON. * Develop work assignments for nursing staff on your shift. * Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your shift. * Make daily rounds of your unit to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. * Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improve services. * Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately 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, quiet environment throughout the unit and shift. * Review complaints made by your assigned personnel. * Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and in accordance with established facility disciplinary procedures. * Receive/give the nursing reports during shift change. * Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. * Attend monthly in-service education programs in order to stay current in your profession and meet facility educational requirements. Safety and Sanitation Functions: * Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations. * Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there are potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. * Ensure that all personnel participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing any tasks that involve exposure to blood/body fluids. * Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. * Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established Universal Precautions and infection control procedures. * Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. * Ensure that an MSDS Manual is properly labeled and readily available at the nurses’ station and that all your assigned personnel are oriented to the location and use of the manual. * Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Care Plan and Assessment Functions: * Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is being given. * Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed as written. * Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. * Ensure that your assigned CNAs are aware of the resident care plans and refer to the plan prior to administering daily care to the residents. * Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Miscellaneous: * Provide data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. Resident Rights Responsibilities: * Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. * Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with dignity, kindness and respect. * Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. * Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of and honor the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment. * Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Charge Nurse indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow the facility’s established procedures. * Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. * Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Working Conditions: * Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area (drug rooms, nurses’ station, resident rooms, etc.) * Moves intermittently during work hours. * Is subject to frequent interruptions. * Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances. * Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. * Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors. * Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. * Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. * Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. * Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants. * May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. * Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: : Education: * Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Experience: * A minimum of one year nursing experience required. * Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants. * Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired. Specific Requirements: * Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. * At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility. * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. * Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. * Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. * Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. * Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel. * Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care. * Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel. * Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. * Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. * Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Feb 15, 2019
: a $('#mailto').attr('href',$('#mailto').attr('href')+escape(window.location.href)) : JOB SUMMARY: : The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: : Administrative Functions: * Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility. * Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions. * Implement established policies and procedures. * Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. * Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift. * Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s individual care plans are being followed. * Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program. * Request conferences with the Director of Nursing as needed to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business. * Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies as requested. * Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan and participate in updating that plan as required. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. * Place and receive, personally, all calls to and from physicians. Charting and Documentation: * Assist in updating the resident care plans as instructed by the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing. * Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. * Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed. * Make rounds with physician, as directed, and record visits in resident’s chart. * Transcribe, accurately and promptly, all physician’s orders. * Direct documentation and make weekly detailed evaluation of all resident documentation so that chart reflects progress and condition of resident at all times. * Approve and sign charts when observations are made. * Insure that all medications and treatments are charted and signed following administration of the medication/treatment, by the administering person. * Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc. to the ADON or DON. * Complete accurate accident/incident reports as necessary. * Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Drug Administration Functions: * Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician. * Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. * Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. * Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. * Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies. * Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. * Notify the ADON or DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. * Prepare, administer and record all parenteral, intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections. * Administer I.V. fluid therapy in accordance with policy and procedure. * Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physician. * Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures. Nursing Care Functions: * Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. * Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care assignments. * Make general observation and evaluation of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the ADON/DON according to facility policy and protocol. * Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. * Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. * Notify the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition. * Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitative programs as requested. * Inspect the treatment areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. * Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc. as required. * Administer restraints for residents in accordance with physician’s orders, established policies and procedures. * Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. * Take and record TPR’s, blood pressures, etc. as necessary. * Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. * Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problems to the ADON/DON. * Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes. * Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. * Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems/complaints promptly to the ADON/DON. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. * Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area. * Inform family members of the death of the resident. * Ensure that established postmortem procedures are followed. * Conduct week skin checks as assigned. Human Resource Functions: * Assist the SDC in developing, planning, conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that meet the skill development and knowledge acquisition needs of your assigned staff. * Implement and maintain an effective “unit/shift/floor” orientation for new associates. * Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. * Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff, as directed. * Conduct performance evaluations for your assigned staff according to facility policy i.e., following orientation and annually. * Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the ADON/DON. * Develop work assignments for nursing staff on your shift. * Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your shift. * Make daily rounds of your unit to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. * Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improve services. * Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately 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, quiet environment throughout the unit and shift. * Review complaints made by your assigned personnel. * Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and in accordance with established facility disciplinary procedures. * Receive/give the nursing reports during shift change. * Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. * Attend monthly in-service education programs in order to stay current in your profession and meet facility educational requirements. Safety and Sanitation Functions: * Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations. * Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there are potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. * Ensure that all personnel participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing any tasks that involve exposure to blood/body fluids. * Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. * Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established Universal Precautions and infection control procedures. * Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. * Ensure that an MSDS Manual is properly labeled and readily available at the nurses’ station and that all your assigned personnel are oriented to the location and use of the manual. * Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Care Plan and Assessment Functions: * Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is being given. * Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed as written. * Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. * Ensure that your assigned CNAs are aware of the resident care plans and refer to the plan prior to administering daily care to the residents. * Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Miscellaneous: * Provide data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. Resident Rights Responsibilities: * Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. * Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with dignity, kindness and respect. * Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. * Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of and honor the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment. * Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Charge Nurse indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow the facility’s established procedures. * Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. * Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Working Conditions: * Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area (drug rooms, nurses’ station, resident rooms, etc.) * Moves intermittently during work hours. * Is subject to frequent interruptions. * Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances. * Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. * Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors. * Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. * Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. * Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. * Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants. * May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. * Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: : Education: * Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Experience: * A minimum of one year nursing experience required. * Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants. * Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired. Specific Requirements: * Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. * At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility. * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. * Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. * Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. * Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. * Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel. * Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care. * Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel. * Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. * Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. * Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
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Cook
The Gardens of Rose Hill 571 S. Sycamore St.
New competitive wage scale! Join a team that has a LOW rate of turnover! Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and Scope: Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed. Minimum eligibility requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred. Supervisory experience desirable. Complete the Food Service Orientation Manual. Knowledge of DHSR Dietary Regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations). Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents home. Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others. Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. Must meet all health requirements. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: * Kitchen * Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets. * Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs. * Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed. * Works closely with Executive Director, Care Manager and Life Enrichment Department concerning special events. * Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures. * Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly. * Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator. * Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures. * Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. * Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily. * Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed. * Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders. * Places produce order on a weekly basis. * Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets. * Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment. * Assists in daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen. * Any other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager. * Customer service * Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. * Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. * Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators). * Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
Feb 15, 2019
New competitive wage scale! Join a team that has a LOW rate of turnover! Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and Scope: Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed. Minimum eligibility requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred. Supervisory experience desirable. Complete the Food Service Orientation Manual. Knowledge of DHSR Dietary Regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations). Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents home. Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others. Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. Must meet all health requirements. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: * Kitchen * Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets. * Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs. * Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed. * Works closely with Executive Director, Care Manager and Life Enrichment Department concerning special events. * Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures. * Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly. * Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator. * Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures. * Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. * Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily. * Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed. * Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders. * Places produce order on a weekly basis. * Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets. * Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment. * Assists in daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen. * Any other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager. * Customer service * Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. * Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. * Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators). * Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
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Dining Services Manager / Cook
Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks 12110 Morris Bridge Rd
Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and scope: The Dining Services Manager/Chef is responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department, to including staffing, food ordering and accountability, preparation, menu planning, food delivery and sanitation in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents. Minimum eligibility requirements: •Relevant work experience (2+ years preferred). •At least one-year supervisory experience preferred. •Knowledge of DHSR Dietary regulations preferred. •Serve Safe certified preferred. •Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. •Must be able to read and communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. •Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. •Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. •Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others while understanding that the community is the residents’ home. •Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. •Must be trained in food service management or the culinary arts, or have equivalent experience in food service management or the culinary arts. •Must be able to supervise dining services department employees using independent judgment and discretion. •Must have basic reporting and organizational skills. •Must meet all health requirements. •Must pass criminal background check. •Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: •Responsible for supervising, assigning duties and tasks while responsibly directing the work of all food service department employees with full accountability of dining services department. •Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any noncompliance. Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints. Maintain strict inventory control. •Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion. •Interview, make hiring recommendations and orient new staff. •Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules. •Responsible for tracking attendance and effectively carrying out disciplinary action where appropriate. •Communicate and enforce policies and procedures including the employer’s policies and procedures dealing with rules of employee conduct, the employer’s safety and sanitation policies and other human resource policies, and directly discipline and effectively recommend corrective and disciplinary action to enforce such policies. •Evaluate performance and effectively recommend changes to terms and conditions of employment based on such evaluations. •Complete dietary QA audits on a quarterly basis.
Feb 15, 2019
Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and scope: The Dining Services Manager/Chef is responsible for actively preparing meals and managing the operations of the Dining Services Department, to including staffing, food ordering and accountability, preparation, menu planning, food delivery and sanitation in accordance with appropriate health department regulations. Assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents. Minimum eligibility requirements: •Relevant work experience (2+ years preferred). •At least one-year supervisory experience preferred. •Knowledge of DHSR Dietary regulations preferred. •Serve Safe certified preferred. •Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. •Must be able to read and communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. •Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly. •Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. •Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others while understanding that the community is the residents’ home. •Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. •Must be trained in food service management or the culinary arts, or have equivalent experience in food service management or the culinary arts. •Must be able to supervise dining services department employees using independent judgment and discretion. •Must have basic reporting and organizational skills. •Must meet all health requirements. •Must pass criminal background check. •Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: •Responsible for supervising, assigning duties and tasks while responsibly directing the work of all food service department employees with full accountability of dining services department. •Ensure equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food-borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety and sanitation, promptly addressing any noncompliance. Maintain food costs within budgetary constraints. Maintain strict inventory control. •Demonstrate independent judgment and discretion. •Interview, make hiring recommendations and orient new staff. •Schedule and reschedule staff using independent judgment and exercising discretion when creating the schedule and making determinations regarding granting employee requests for time off or other modifications in work schedules. •Responsible for tracking attendance and effectively carrying out disciplinary action where appropriate. •Communicate and enforce policies and procedures including the employer’s policies and procedures dealing with rules of employee conduct, the employer’s safety and sanitation policies and other human resource policies, and directly discipline and effectively recommend corrective and disciplinary action to enforce such policies. •Evaluate performance and effectively recommend changes to terms and conditions of employment based on such evaluations. •Complete dietary QA audits on a quarterly basis.
Dietary Aide
Milford Regional Medical Center 14 Prospect Street Milford Massachusetts 01757 United States
Statement of Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Diet Supervisors, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service, dish room duties and cash handling duties as well as other related activities. Qualifications: Edu cation:   Ability to read, write, speak & understand English at the 8th grade level. Experience: Food service experience in a health care facility preferred. Must have good positive,  interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read & comprehend patient meal ticket information in English –food items, name, room # Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment- Possess stamina to constantly make trips up & down to patient floors, delivering / retrieving trays, floor supplies, etc. throughout the shift Ability to stand throughout the shift while performing duties.   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in English.  
Feb 14, 2019
As needed
Statement of Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the Diet Supervisors, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service, dish room duties and cash handling duties as well as other related activities. Qualifications: Edu cation:   Ability to read, write, speak & understand English at the 8th grade level. Experience: Food service experience in a health care facility preferred. Must have good positive,  interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read & comprehend patient meal ticket information in English –food items, name, room # Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment- Possess stamina to constantly make trips up & down to patient floors, delivering / retrieving trays, floor supplies, etc. throughout the shift Ability to stand throughout the shift while performing duties.   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in English.  
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Dietary Cook
Boulevard Terrace Rehab and Nursing Center 1530 Middle Tennessee Boulevard
: a $('#mailto').attr('href',$('#mailto').attr('href')+escape(window.location.href)) Apply today! Part-time experienced Cook needed: : : : : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. : JOB SUMMARY: : The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: : Administrative Functions: * Review menus prior to food preparation. * Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. * Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian. * Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary. * Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. * Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies. * Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures. * Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time. * Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services. Dietary Service Functions: * Prepare meals according to planned menus. * Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance. * Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. * Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus. * Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders. * Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks. * Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray. * Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served. * Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served. * Make only authorized food substitutions. * Assist in serving meals when necessary. * Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc. Personnel Functions: * Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other food service personnel as well as with other department associates so that food services can be properly maintained to meet the resident’s needs. * Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Safety and Sanitation Functions: * Prepare food according to sanitary regulations as well as facility policy. * Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel. * Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions procedures when performing daily tasks. * Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Dietary Manager. * Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties. * Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order. * Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately. * Report all accidents/incidents according to facility policy. Complete all necessary reports. * Maintain food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times. * Dispose of food and waste according to facility policies. * Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. * Report missing/unreadable labels or MSDSs to Dietary Manager. Equipment and Supply Functions: * Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. * Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary. * Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Dietary Manager. Resident Rights Responsibilities: * Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information. * Knock before entering a resident’s room. * Report food/dietary complaints to the Dietary Manager. Working Conditions: * Works in food preparation area as well as throughout the dietary service areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking. * May experience temporary exposure to cold temperatures in the refrigerator/freezer. * May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas. * Moves intermittently during work hours. * Is subject to frequent interruptions. * Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances. * Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. * Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors. * Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Works on weekends and holidays when necessary. * Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. * Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. * 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. * Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. Staff Development Functions: * Participate in departmental projects as assigned. * Attend in-service programs and on-the-job training classes as directed. * Attend annual HazCom, blood borne pathogens, and TB in-service training programs JOB REQUIREMENTS: : Education: * Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education. * High School diploma or GED preferred. Experience: * Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation. * Experience in a health care facility is preferred. Specific Requirements: * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. * Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. * Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. * Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures. * Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. * Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. * Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people. * Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. * Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties. * Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices. * Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Feb 14, 2019
: a $('#mailto').attr('href',$('#mailto').attr('href')+escape(window.location.href)) Apply today! Part-time experienced Cook needed: : : : : We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. : JOB SUMMARY: : The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: : Administrative Functions: * Review menus prior to food preparation. * Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident. * Complete necessary forms, reports, etc. as requested by the Dietary Manager or Dietitian. * Coordinate food preparation services with other department as necessary. * Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. * Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies. * Ensure that menus are maintained and filed according to facility policies and procedures. * Assist in establishing food service production lines, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time. * Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services. Dietary Service Functions: * Prepare meals according to planned menus. * Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance. * Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. * Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus. * Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders. * Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks. * Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray. * Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served. * Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served. * Make only authorized food substitutions. * Assist in serving meals when necessary. * Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc. Personnel Functions: * Develop and maintain a good working relationship with other food service personnel as well as with other department associates so that food services can be properly maintained to meet the resident’s needs. * Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Safety and Sanitation Functions: * Prepare food according to sanitary regulations as well as facility policy. * Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel. * Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions procedures when performing daily tasks. * Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the Dietary Manager. * Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties. * Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained in good working order. * Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately. * Report all accidents/incidents according to facility policy. Complete all necessary reports. * Maintain food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times. * Dispose of food and waste according to facility policies. * Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. * Report missing/unreadable labels or MSDSs to Dietary Manager. Equipment and Supply Functions: * Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. * Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary. * Recommend equipment and supply needs to the Dietary Manager. Resident Rights Responsibilities: * Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information. * Knock before entering a resident’s room. * Report food/dietary complaints to the Dietary Manager. Working Conditions: * Works in food preparation area as well as throughout the dietary service areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking. * May experience temporary exposure to cold temperatures in the refrigerator/freezer. * May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas. * Moves intermittently during work hours. * Is subject to frequent interruptions. * Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances. * Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. * Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors. * Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Works on weekends and holidays when necessary. * Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. * Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. * 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. * Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. Staff Development Functions: * Participate in departmental projects as assigned. * Attend in-service programs and on-the-job training classes as directed. * Attend annual HazCom, blood borne pathogens, and TB in-service training programs JOB REQUIREMENTS: : Education: * Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education. * High School diploma or GED preferred. Experience: * Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation. * Experience in a health care facility is preferred. Specific Requirements: * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. * Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. * Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. * Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures. * Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. * Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel. * Must have patience, tact, a positive disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult people. * Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. * Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties. * Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices. * Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
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Director of Dining Services - Full-Time
Florida Presbyterian Homes 16 Lake Hunter Drive
Located in Lakeland, Florida Presbyterian Homes is a 68 bed, Joint Commission accredited nursing care center and 45 bed ALF. The nursing center has 34 beds dedicated to post-acute rehabilitation and 34 beds dedicated to long-term care. We are a single campus, continuing care retirement community that serves 325 residents. Purpose of this position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership to the dining program and staff in providing a high quality dining experience in each level of living (IL, AL, SNF/Rehab). This position assists the Dietitian Consultant in Planning, organizing, developing and directing the food service operation of the Food Service Department in accordance with current Federal, State snd Local Standards, Guidelines and Regulations governing our facility, and to support the Clinical Dietary team and the Administrator , to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the food service department is maintatned in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Position Requirements: Educational: * Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma. Licensure: * Certified Dietary Manager Experience: * Must have a minimum, two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. * Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc. Other: * Supervise the entire operation of dietary department. Provide direct supervision of the Lead Chef including reviewing all food orders and scheduling of kitchen staff, and assuring appropriate training and supervision of cooks and kitchen staff. Provide supervison of CDM staff in IL dining room to assure appropriate staffing, training, and support.* Perform simple arithmetic and units of measurement conversions used in food preparation. * Maintain food and labor costs within dietary budget. * Supervise preparation of menus to meet residents dietary needs. Work with Clinical CDMs to assure we meet the specific dietary needs of residents in our regulated clincial care settings. * Maintain menus for required retention period in our clinical care settings. Develop and maintain a 5-6 week seasonal menu rotation in IL with a focus on made to order and batch prep, local fresh produce, seasonal fare, and based on resident preferences. * Observe and assure that all facility and regulatory safety policies and procedures are adhered to. * Observe and assure that all infection control procedures are followed consistently. * Perform other related duties as directed by the CEO/ED. * Assume quality assurance duties as assigned. * Supervise the receiving and storage of food. Make sure sound systems and protocols are defined and followed in order to mitigate spoilage, waste, and risk to clients, as well as to best manage inventory. * Plan and conduct in service training. Hold pre-meal briefings/stand-ups as well as weekly department team meetings. Must be a solid communicator and team builder. Job Functions: * Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, oversee a variety of dietary activities that achieve high quality outcomes and resident satisfaction. * Plan, organize, evaluate and improve the supervised department, its products, services, activities and costs. Maintain appropriate records to recognize trends. * Evaluate quality and quantity of work completed through observation and inspection. instruct and assist department employees in appropriate procedures and techniques. Maintains records of standardized recipes. Supervises food preparation and ensures that performance standards are followed. * Achieve Five Star compliance with local, state and federal regulations and CARF-CCAC accreditation * Schedules work hours and assignments also reviews and checks staff work performance. Is responsible to see that each shift is properly staffed. * Supervise department personnel. Coordinate dietary services and activities with other departments and vendors. Complete department work loads on time and on budget. * Responsible for the quality of all meals. Achieve high quality for the departments products, services and cost. * Purchase required goods and services from vendors. Maintain appropriate inventories to accomplish workloads. Store and account for inventories according to local, state, federal and/or company guidelines. * Supervise assigned personnel to accomplish non-routine work loads and to assist with special projects. * Schedule and hold regular department meetings. Motivate employees, discuss operations, manage issues, improve safety and Inservice as needed. * Interview and hire appropriately for department. Orient new employees to department and duties. Responsible for turnover and longevity. * Develop and maintain written job descriptions. Complete annual performance evaluations on time. Adhere to company policy, the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, and other pertinent laws and regulations. * Counsel and/or discipline department personnel as needed; terminate when necessary. Document and coordinate actions with the Human Resources Manager. * Keep management adequately informed of department strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats. * Plans and regularly presents in-service education programs that ensures the supervised department is Survey Ready. * Works with Dietary Consultant to achieve quality food service. Inspects storage areas for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order, develops cleaning schedules, and other dietary management tools according to recommendations. * Coordinates dietary services with nursing. Completes PMG resident initial nutritional assessment, checks dietary orders against physician orders, updates care plan as required, and completes MDS timely.
Feb 14, 2019
Located in Lakeland, Florida Presbyterian Homes is a 68 bed, Joint Commission accredited nursing care center and 45 bed ALF. The nursing center has 34 beds dedicated to post-acute rehabilitation and 34 beds dedicated to long-term care. We are a single campus, continuing care retirement community that serves 325 residents. Purpose of this position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership to the dining program and staff in providing a high quality dining experience in each level of living (IL, AL, SNF/Rehab). This position assists the Dietitian Consultant in Planning, organizing, developing and directing the food service operation of the Food Service Department in accordance with current Federal, State snd Local Standards, Guidelines and Regulations governing our facility, and to support the Clinical Dietary team and the Administrator , to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the food service department is maintatned in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Position Requirements: Educational: * Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma. Licensure: * Certified Dietary Manager Experience: * Must have a minimum, two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility. * Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc. Other: * Supervise the entire operation of dietary department. Provide direct supervision of the Lead Chef including reviewing all food orders and scheduling of kitchen staff, and assuring appropriate training and supervision of cooks and kitchen staff. Provide supervison of CDM staff in IL dining room to assure appropriate staffing, training, and support.* Perform simple arithmetic and units of measurement conversions used in food preparation. * Maintain food and labor costs within dietary budget. * Supervise preparation of menus to meet residents dietary needs. Work with Clinical CDMs to assure we meet the specific dietary needs of residents in our regulated clincial care settings. * Maintain menus for required retention period in our clinical care settings. Develop and maintain a 5-6 week seasonal menu rotation in IL with a focus on made to order and batch prep, local fresh produce, seasonal fare, and based on resident preferences. * Observe and assure that all facility and regulatory safety policies and procedures are adhered to. * Observe and assure that all infection control procedures are followed consistently. * Perform other related duties as directed by the CEO/ED. * Assume quality assurance duties as assigned. * Supervise the receiving and storage of food. Make sure sound systems and protocols are defined and followed in order to mitigate spoilage, waste, and risk to clients, as well as to best manage inventory. * Plan and conduct in service training. Hold pre-meal briefings/stand-ups as well as weekly department team meetings. Must be a solid communicator and team builder. Job Functions: * Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, oversee a variety of dietary activities that achieve high quality outcomes and resident satisfaction. * Plan, organize, evaluate and improve the supervised department, its products, services, activities and costs. Maintain appropriate records to recognize trends. * Evaluate quality and quantity of work completed through observation and inspection. instruct and assist department employees in appropriate procedures and techniques. Maintains records of standardized recipes. Supervises food preparation and ensures that performance standards are followed. * Achieve Five Star compliance with local, state and federal regulations and CARF-CCAC accreditation * Schedules work hours and assignments also reviews and checks staff work performance. Is responsible to see that each shift is properly staffed. * Supervise department personnel. Coordinate dietary services and activities with other departments and vendors. Complete department work loads on time and on budget. * Responsible for the quality of all meals. Achieve high quality for the departments products, services and cost. * Purchase required goods and services from vendors. Maintain appropriate inventories to accomplish workloads. Store and account for inventories according to local, state, federal and/or company guidelines. * Supervise assigned personnel to accomplish non-routine work loads and to assist with special projects. * Schedule and hold regular department meetings. Motivate employees, discuss operations, manage issues, improve safety and Inservice as needed. * Interview and hire appropriately for department. Orient new employees to department and duties. Responsible for turnover and longevity. * Develop and maintain written job descriptions. Complete annual performance evaluations on time. Adhere to company policy, the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA, and other pertinent laws and regulations. * Counsel and/or discipline department personnel as needed; terminate when necessary. Document and coordinate actions with the Human Resources Manager. * Keep management adequately informed of department strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats. * Plans and regularly presents in-service education programs that ensures the supervised department is Survey Ready. * Works with Dietary Consultant to achieve quality food service. Inspects storage areas for proper temperatures, cleanliness, and order, develops cleaning schedules, and other dietary management tools according to recommendations. * Coordinates dietary services with nursing. Completes PMG resident initial nutritional assessment, checks dietary orders against physician orders, updates care plan as required, and completes MDS timely.
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Dietary Aide - 6 Month Retention Bonus Offered!
Heritage Pointe Communities 5250 Heritage Parkway
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is a premiere continuing care nursing facility committed to providing exceptional 5-Star Quality Care. We offer full-time employee benefits with a competitive 401-K package, dental, vision, health, and life insurance. We also offer paid vacation, holiday pay, and a competitive salary. Part time employees also enjoy a PTO and Holiday package. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne offers equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve the prepared menu items according to meal plan. * Perform any sanitation function such as dishwashing, pots and pans, or any cleaning as assigned. * Assist in any preparation area as assigned. * Work as directed by the supervisor. * Keep equipment and environment clean and in good condition. EDUCATION: * Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions. * High School Diploma or G.E.D. desired but not required. * Experience in quantity food productions. QUALIFICATIONS: * Interests: Proper service and sanitation methods in the service to the residents and staff. * Temperament: Ability to get along with others and be able to function under stressful situations. * Physical Demand: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and work in hot or cold environments. Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
Feb 14, 2019
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is a premiere continuing care nursing facility committed to providing exceptional 5-Star Quality Care. We offer full-time employee benefits with a competitive 401-K package, dental, vision, health, and life insurance. We also offer paid vacation, holiday pay, and a competitive salary. Part time employees also enjoy a PTO and Holiday package. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne offers equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve the prepared menu items according to meal plan. * Perform any sanitation function such as dishwashing, pots and pans, or any cleaning as assigned. * Assist in any preparation area as assigned. * Work as directed by the supervisor. * Keep equipment and environment clean and in good condition. EDUCATION: * Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions. * High School Diploma or G.E.D. desired but not required. * Experience in quantity food productions. QUALIFICATIONS: * Interests: Proper service and sanitation methods in the service to the residents and staff. * Temperament: Ability to get along with others and be able to function under stressful situations. * Physical Demand: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and work in hot or cold environments. Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
CentraCare Health 1013 HART BLVD Monticello Minnesota 55362 United States
Casual Nutrition Services; Variable Start Times JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance in all dietary functions including preparing and serving meals and safety and sanitation of the kitchen area as directed by the Nutritional Services Supervisor and Director and in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines and regulations and policies and procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous food service experience. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Basic computer knowledge. Ability to work in a team environment and/or work independently as needed. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills. Strong interpersonal human relations skills. CentraCare Health and Carris Health have made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare Health and Carris Health are EEO/AA employers.
Feb 13, 2019
casual/on-call
Casual Nutrition Services; Variable Start Times JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance in all dietary functions including preparing and serving meals and safety and sanitation of the kitchen area as directed by the Nutritional Services Supervisor and Director and in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines and regulations and policies and procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous food service experience. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Basic computer knowledge. Ability to work in a team environment and/or work independently as needed. Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Strong written and verbal skills. Strong interpersonal human relations skills. CentraCare Health and Carris Health have made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare Health and Carris Health are EEO/AA employers.
RESIDENT ASSOCIATE NUTRITION COORDINATOR
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital 915 Highland Blvd. Bozeman Montana 59715 United States
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY To work as a team member with other Nutritional Service Servers, Nutritional Services Supervisor, Resident Associates, Resident Care Coordinators, Resident Services Supervisor and the Resident Services Director on the deliverance of resident care (specifically in Birchwwod Assisted Living - dining room and kitchen), in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency and provider productivity. The Resident Associate Nutrition Coordinator will assist with the day to day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility,nutritional services, meal assitance and ADLs as specified by the State of Montana Assisted Living criteria. To promote safety assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments and meals. Manage the day-to-day set up of the dinning area, meal service to residents, families or guests and insure nutritional needs for residents via instruction of the LPN are in compliance with regulatory standards. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Certificate of Nursing Assistant or Nutrition LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION Required: AHA Heartsaver CPR or AHA BLS within 2 months of hire AHA Basic First Aid training within 2 month of hire ServSafe within 2 months of hire Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) EXPERIENCE Required: 1-2 years experience as a caregiver, nutritional services or leader - in the Senior Services Industry Preferred: 3-5 years experience as a leader in customer service or service industry ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 15% Time Spent - Provide the leadership needed to direct and oversee the entire meal service program in Birchwood for all meals, nutritional snacks, and hydration for the resident population in assisted living seven days a week - ensure that the meal service expectations are consistent between Aspen Pointe and Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Collection of accurate information about residents and their dietary intake and needs 10% Time Spent - Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and assists other staff as needed with resident care including nutritional services 30% Time Spent - Provides meal assitance to all residents including nutritional requirement under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. 5% Time Spent - Demonstrate awareness of necessary safety precautions in regards to resident weights and nutrition 5% Time Spent - Work with the Nutritional Services Supervisor on system improvements for dietary service 5% Time Spent - Provide day-to-day oversite and meal service expectations to the weekend meal service staff in Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Demonstrate communication skills in relating to residents, families and staff 10% Time Spent - Ability to give safe, comfortable and accurate care according to the individualized care plan 5% Time Spent - Complies with policies and procedures of BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living and maintains a responsible attitude towards BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living
Feb 13, 2019
part time + (call = nights, evenings, weekends or holidays)
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY To work as a team member with other Nutritional Service Servers, Nutritional Services Supervisor, Resident Associates, Resident Care Coordinators, Resident Services Supervisor and the Resident Services Director on the deliverance of resident care (specifically in Birchwwod Assisted Living - dining room and kitchen), in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency and provider productivity. The Resident Associate Nutrition Coordinator will assist with the day to day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility,nutritional services, meal assitance and ADLs as specified by the State of Montana Assisted Living criteria. To promote safety assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments and meals. Manage the day-to-day set up of the dinning area, meal service to residents, families or guests and insure nutritional needs for residents via instruction of the LPN are in compliance with regulatory standards. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Certificate of Nursing Assistant or Nutrition LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION Required: AHA Heartsaver CPR or AHA BLS within 2 months of hire AHA Basic First Aid training within 2 month of hire ServSafe within 2 months of hire Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) EXPERIENCE Required: 1-2 years experience as a caregiver, nutritional services or leader - in the Senior Services Industry Preferred: 3-5 years experience as a leader in customer service or service industry ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 15% Time Spent - Provide the leadership needed to direct and oversee the entire meal service program in Birchwood for all meals, nutritional snacks, and hydration for the resident population in assisted living seven days a week - ensure that the meal service expectations are consistent between Aspen Pointe and Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Collection of accurate information about residents and their dietary intake and needs 10% Time Spent - Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and assists other staff as needed with resident care including nutritional services 30% Time Spent - Provides meal assitance to all residents including nutritional requirement under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. 5% Time Spent - Demonstrate awareness of necessary safety precautions in regards to resident weights and nutrition 5% Time Spent - Work with the Nutritional Services Supervisor on system improvements for dietary service 5% Time Spent - Provide day-to-day oversite and meal service expectations to the weekend meal service staff in Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Demonstrate communication skills in relating to residents, families and staff 10% Time Spent - Ability to give safe, comfortable and accurate care according to the individualized care plan 5% Time Spent - Complies with policies and procedures of BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living and maintains a responsible attitude towards BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living
RESIDENT ASSOCIATE NUTRITION COORDINATOR
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital 915 Highland Blvd. Bozeman Montana 59715 United States
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY To work as a team member with other Nutritional Service Servers, Nutritional Services Supervisor, Resident Associates, Resident Care Coordinators, Resident Services Supervisor and the Resident Services Director on the deliverance of resident care (specifically in Birchwwod Assisted Living - dining room and kitchen), in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency and provider productivity. The Resident Associate Nutrition Coordinator will assist with the day to day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility,nutritional services, meal assitance and ADLs as specified by the State of Montana Assisted Living criteria. To promote safety assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments and meals. Manage the day-to-day set up of the dinning area, meal service to residents, families or guests and insure nutritional needs for residents via instruction of the LPN are in compliance with regulatory standards. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Certificate of Nursing Assistant or Nutrition LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION Required: AHA Heartsaver CPR or AHA BLS within 2 months of hire AHA Basic First Aid training within 2 month of hire ServSafe within 2 months of hire Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) EXPERIENCE Required: 1-2 years experience as a caregiver, nutritional services or leader - in the Senior Services Industry Preferred: 3-5 years experience as a leader in customer service or service industry ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 15% Time Spent - Provide the leadership needed to direct and oversee the entire meal service program in Birchwood for all meals, nutritional snacks, and hydration for the resident population in assisted living seven days a week - ensure that the meal service expectations are consistent between Aspen Pointe and Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Collection of accurate information about residents and their dietary intake and needs 10% Time Spent - Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and assists other staff as needed with resident care including nutritional services 30% Time Spent - Provides meal assitance to all residents including nutritional requirement under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. 5% Time Spent - Demonstrate awareness of necessary safety precautions in regards to resident weights and nutrition 5% Time Spent - Work with the Nutritional Services Supervisor on system improvements for dietary service 5% Time Spent - Provide day-to-day oversite and meal service expectations to the weekend meal service staff in Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Demonstrate communication skills in relating to residents, families and staff 10% Time Spent - Ability to give safe, comfortable and accurate care according to the individualized care plan 5% Time Spent - Complies with policies and procedures of BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living and maintains a responsible attitude towards BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living
Feb 13, 2019
Full-time
POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY To work as a team member with other Nutritional Service Servers, Nutritional Services Supervisor, Resident Associates, Resident Care Coordinators, Resident Services Supervisor and the Resident Services Director on the deliverance of resident care (specifically in Birchwwod Assisted Living - dining room and kitchen), in order to facilitate resident satisfaction, facility efficiency and provider productivity. The Resident Associate Nutrition Coordinator will assist with the day to day needs of the residents related to comfort, mobility,nutritional services, meal assitance and ADLs as specified by the State of Montana Assisted Living criteria. To promote safety assists residents with attendance at activities, appointments and meals. Manage the day-to-day set up of the dinning area, meal service to residents, families or guests and insure nutritional needs for residents via instruction of the LPN are in compliance with regulatory standards. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Certificate of Nursing Assistant or Nutrition LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION Required: AHA Heartsaver CPR or AHA BLS within 2 months of hire AHA Basic First Aid training within 2 month of hire ServSafe within 2 months of hire Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) EXPERIENCE Required: 1-2 years experience as a caregiver, nutritional services or leader - in the Senior Services Industry Preferred: 3-5 years experience as a leader in customer service or service industry ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 15% Time Spent - Provide the leadership needed to direct and oversee the entire meal service program in Birchwood for all meals, nutritional snacks, and hydration for the resident population in assisted living seven days a week - ensure that the meal service expectations are consistent between Aspen Pointe and Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Collection of accurate information about residents and their dietary intake and needs 10% Time Spent - Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and assists other staff as needed with resident care including nutritional services 30% Time Spent - Provides meal assitance to all residents including nutritional requirement under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. 5% Time Spent - Demonstrate awareness of necessary safety precautions in regards to resident weights and nutrition 5% Time Spent - Work with the Nutritional Services Supervisor on system improvements for dietary service 5% Time Spent - Provide day-to-day oversite and meal service expectations to the weekend meal service staff in Birchwood 10% Time Spent - Demonstrate communication skills in relating to residents, families and staff 10% Time Spent - Ability to give safe, comfortable and accurate care according to the individualized care plan 5% Time Spent - Complies with policies and procedures of BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living and maintains a responsible attitude towards BDHS and Hillcrest Senior Living
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Food and Nutrition Services Director
Country Club Nursing & Rehabilitation 9 Medical Drive
Position Summary: The overall purpose of the Food and Nutrition Services Director position is to plan, develop, direct, and control the activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. This position is responsible for maintaining food service standards, policy and procedure, food and nutrition services staff, equipment, systems, regulatory requirements, and work areas, while providing the highest available quality of food service for residents. Position Responsibilities:: The specific responsibilities of this position are described in the Essential Functions. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:: * The Food and Nutrition Services Director must meet one of the following within 90 days of hire : * A person who has completed the Certified Dietary Manager program and exam or must complete the program and pass the exam within one year of hire. * A certified food service manager. * Has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body. * Has an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning. * A qualified Dietitian * A graduate of a dietetic or dietetic technician program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, whether conducted by correspondence or in a classroom. * Management/supervisory experience are necessary. * Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred. * Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are needed. * Functional literacy in English is required. * Ability to train, supervise and direct food and nutrition services personnel in their proper duties and nutrition services procedures and techniques. * Must be knowledgeable of current regulatory standards. * Vision must be adequate to read menus, recipes, spreadsheets etc. * Basic computer skills to include computer entry of food order, computer use for tray card program, and email. Essential Functions:: The following represents the essential functions of this job to be used to determine if an individual with a physical or mental impairment can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The other functions listed may be required of all other staff in the position. All essential functions should be reviewed with the Supervisor at least annually and new goals established if results are not meeting expectations. This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper * Develops and maintains standards for purchasing, storing, preparing and serving of food. * Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to assure compliance with all governmental regulations. * With the administrator, establishes departmental goals and objectives. * Plans and administers departmental budget, including staffing levels. * Plans and directs regular schedule of work activities and assignments to assure effective food service to clients which may include working shifts in the kitchen, as budget allows. * Provide orientation, direct and train food and nutrition services personnel to ensure all standards of food handling procedures are properly followed and good sanitation and safety practices are being performed. * Supervise food preparation (ensure recipes are followed, use of proper cooking techniques and correct food presentation). * Order and budget control of food, supplies and supplements. Complete inventory as needed. * Monitor tray service and dining room (accurate food temperatures, portions, diets, and meal acceptance) and monitoring equipment maintenance. * Make daily rounds in assigned areas and evaluate food and nutrition services for areas of improvement or follow up. * Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team care planning conferences, Food Committee Meetings Resident Council Meetings (as requested), and QAPI. * With consultant dietitian, monitors nutritional status of residents using regular assessments, progress notes, and dietary care planning. * Prepares timely reports as may be requested/required by federal, state, community agencies, etc. * Develops and conducts, in conjunction with the consultant dietitian, regular in-service education to increase staff skills and knowledge. * Adjusts recipes/menus to meet nutritional requirements of residents with approval of consultant dietitian. * Assures correct procedures are followed in food preparation and inspects quantity, quality, temperature, and appearance of food prior to serving. * Evaluates resident acceptance of menu items and makes substitutions available as requested or required. * Establishes and maintains records/receipts regarding dietary operations. * With consultant dietitian, develops, establishes, and maintains nutritional care plans for residents. * Meets with DON or designee on weekly basis to discuss nutritional needs for residents through clinical care meetings * Responsible for providing job-specific orientation with all new food and nutrition service employees. * Maintains accurate and up to date information of diet orders, food and beverage preferences, food allergies and other meal-related information of tray card system. * Performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned. * Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted nutritional, food and nutrition services standards. * Is assigned responsibility/authority for decisions regarding food and nutrition services activities, but may consult with the administrator, consultant dietitian, or other resources as may be necessary or appropriate. * Attend required in-service training. * Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers. * Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. * Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason. * Maintain compliance with Daybreak’s Compliance program and plan. * Adhere to the Daybreak Code of Conduct * These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and will be reviewed in the performance process.
Feb 13, 2019
Position Summary: The overall purpose of the Food and Nutrition Services Director position is to plan, develop, direct, and control the activities of the Food and Nutrition Services Department. This position is responsible for maintaining food service standards, policy and procedure, food and nutrition services staff, equipment, systems, regulatory requirements, and work areas, while providing the highest available quality of food service for residents. Position Responsibilities:: The specific responsibilities of this position are described in the Essential Functions. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:: * The Food and Nutrition Services Director must meet one of the following within 90 days of hire : * A person who has completed the Certified Dietary Manager program and exam or must complete the program and pass the exam within one year of hire. * A certified food service manager. * Has similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body. * Has an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning. * A qualified Dietitian * A graduate of a dietetic or dietetic technician program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals, whether conducted by correspondence or in a classroom. * Management/supervisory experience are necessary. * Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred. * Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are needed. * Functional literacy in English is required. * Ability to train, supervise and direct food and nutrition services personnel in their proper duties and nutrition services procedures and techniques. * Must be knowledgeable of current regulatory standards. * Vision must be adequate to read menus, recipes, spreadsheets etc. * Basic computer skills to include computer entry of food order, computer use for tray card program, and email. Essential Functions:: The following represents the essential functions of this job to be used to determine if an individual with a physical or mental impairment can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The other functions listed may be required of all other staff in the position. All essential functions should be reviewed with the Supervisor at least annually and new goals established if results are not meeting expectations. This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper * Develops and maintains standards for purchasing, storing, preparing and serving of food. * Establishes and maintains procedures to meet safety and sanitation standards in order to assure compliance with all governmental regulations. * With the administrator, establishes departmental goals and objectives. * Plans and administers departmental budget, including staffing levels. * Plans and directs regular schedule of work activities and assignments to assure effective food service to clients which may include working shifts in the kitchen, as budget allows. * Provide orientation, direct and train food and nutrition services personnel to ensure all standards of food handling procedures are properly followed and good sanitation and safety practices are being performed. * Supervise food preparation (ensure recipes are followed, use of proper cooking techniques and correct food presentation). * Order and budget control of food, supplies and supplements. Complete inventory as needed. * Monitor tray service and dining room (accurate food temperatures, portions, diets, and meal acceptance) and monitoring equipment maintenance. * Make daily rounds in assigned areas and evaluate food and nutrition services for areas of improvement or follow up. * Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team care planning conferences, Food Committee Meetings Resident Council Meetings (as requested), and QAPI. * With consultant dietitian, monitors nutritional status of residents using regular assessments, progress notes, and dietary care planning. * Prepares timely reports as may be requested/required by federal, state, community agencies, etc. * Develops and conducts, in conjunction with the consultant dietitian, regular in-service education to increase staff skills and knowledge. * Adjusts recipes/menus to meet nutritional requirements of residents with approval of consultant dietitian. * Assures correct procedures are followed in food preparation and inspects quantity, quality, temperature, and appearance of food prior to serving. * Evaluates resident acceptance of menu items and makes substitutions available as requested or required. * Establishes and maintains records/receipts regarding dietary operations. * With consultant dietitian, develops, establishes, and maintains nutritional care plans for residents. * Meets with DON or designee on weekly basis to discuss nutritional needs for residents through clinical care meetings * Responsible for providing job-specific orientation with all new food and nutrition service employees. * Maintains accurate and up to date information of diet orders, food and beverage preferences, food allergies and other meal-related information of tray card system. * Performs other duties/tasks as may be assigned. * Functions within the constraints of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted nutritional, food and nutrition services standards. * Is assigned responsibility/authority for decisions regarding food and nutrition services activities, but may consult with the administrator, consultant dietitian, or other resources as may be necessary or appropriate. * Attend required in-service training. * Communicates in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers. * Maintains confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. * Clocks in and out for all working/training hours. Working off the clock will not be permitted at any time or for any reason. * Maintain compliance with Daybreak’s Compliance program and plan. * Adhere to the Daybreak Code of Conduct * These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and will be reviewed in the performance process.
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Clinical Dietitian
Franklin Plaza 3600 Franklin Boulevard
Full Time (32 - 40 hours/wk): Franklin Plaza, a four star rated facility by CMS, would like you to join our team of professionals. Located in bustling Ohio City, Franklin Plaza just a half mile from Lutheran Hospital. Summary: The Clinical Dietitian will plan, organize, and oversee the fulfillment of the nutritional needs of individuals entrusted to our care. The ideal individual will have a strong background in nutritional science and the ability to create and deliver nutritious and appetizing menu plans for our residents. This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Clinical Dietitian will also work with the dietary staff to ensure that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Experience: * Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility * Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc. Education/Licensure: * Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university is required. Legacy Health Services offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and 401(k) with company match. To learn more about joining the Legacy Health Services family, please visit our website at www.LHShealth.com Legacy Health Services is a family owned and operated post-acute care company based in Parma, Ohio. “Our Family Caring for Yours” is as true today as it was when the company was created over fifty years ago. Legacy Health Services manages over 1700 nursing home beds in eleven nursing facilities that serve northern Ohio. With over 2,500 dedicated employees, Legacy Health Services provides a complete continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation services, long-term care and affiliates that provide full-time nurse practitioners and hospice. We provide our residents with compassionate care and quality services to meet all of their needs, both clinical and non-clinical. We value each of our residents as individuals, with unique physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual needs. Our goal is to treat everyone like family- with compassion, respect and kindness.
Feb 13, 2019
Full Time (32 - 40 hours/wk): Franklin Plaza, a four star rated facility by CMS, would like you to join our team of professionals. Located in bustling Ohio City, Franklin Plaza just a half mile from Lutheran Hospital. Summary: The Clinical Dietitian will plan, organize, and oversee the fulfillment of the nutritional needs of individuals entrusted to our care. The ideal individual will have a strong background in nutritional science and the ability to create and deliver nutritious and appetizing menu plans for our residents. This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Clinical Dietitian will also work with the dietary staff to ensure that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Experience: * Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility * Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc. Education/Licensure: * Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university is required. Legacy Health Services offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and 401(k) with company match. To learn more about joining the Legacy Health Services family, please visit our website at www.LHShealth.com Legacy Health Services is a family owned and operated post-acute care company based in Parma, Ohio. “Our Family Caring for Yours” is as true today as it was when the company was created over fifty years ago. Legacy Health Services manages over 1700 nursing home beds in eleven nursing facilities that serve northern Ohio. With over 2,500 dedicated employees, Legacy Health Services provides a complete continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation services, long-term care and affiliates that provide full-time nurse practitioners and hospice. We provide our residents with compassionate care and quality services to meet all of their needs, both clinical and non-clinical. We value each of our residents as individuals, with unique physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual needs. Our goal is to treat everyone like family- with compassion, respect and kindness.
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Dietary Aide
Heritage Pointe Communities 5250 Heritage Parkway
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is a premiere continuing care nursing facility committed to providing exceptional 5-Star Quality Care. We offer full-time employee benefits with a competitive 401-K package, dental, vision, health, and life insurance. We also offer paid vacation, holiday pay, and a competitive salary. Part time employees also enjoy a PTO and Holiday package. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne offers equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve the prepared menu items according to meal plan. * Perform any sanitation function such as dishwashing, pots and pans, or any cleaning as assigned. * Assist in any preparation area as assigned. * Work as directed by the supervisor. * Keep equipment and environment clean and in good condition. EDUCATION: * Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions. * High School Diploma or G.E.D. desired but not required. * Experience in quantity food productions. QUALIFICATIONS: * Interests: Proper service and sanitation methods in the service to the residents and staff. * Temperament: Ability to get along with others and be able to function under stressful situations. * Physical Demand: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and work in hot or cold environments. Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
Feb 13, 2019
Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne is a premiere continuing care nursing facility committed to providing exceptional 5-Star Quality Care. We offer full-time employee benefits with a competitive 401-K package, dental, vision, health, and life insurance. We also offer paid vacation, holiday pay, and a competitive salary. Part time employees also enjoy a PTO and Holiday package. Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne offers equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve the prepared menu items according to meal plan. * Perform any sanitation function such as dishwashing, pots and pans, or any cleaning as assigned. * Assist in any preparation area as assigned. * Work as directed by the supervisor. * Keep equipment and environment clean and in good condition. EDUCATION: * Ability to read and write and follow oral and written instructions. * High School Diploma or G.E.D. desired but not required. * Experience in quantity food productions. QUALIFICATIONS: * Interests: Proper service and sanitation methods in the service to the residents and staff. * Temperament: Ability to get along with others and be able to function under stressful situations. * Physical Demand: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and work in hot or cold environments. Able to stand for lengthy periods of time.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Church Hill Health Care and Rehab 701 West Main Boulevard
a $('#mailto').attr('href',$('#mailto').attr('href')+escape(window.location.href)) JOB SUMMARY: : The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: : Administrative Functions: * Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility. * Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions. * Implement established policies and procedures. * Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. * Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift. * Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s individual care plans are being followed. * Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program. * Request conferences with the Director of Nursing as needed to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business. * Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies as requested. * Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan and participate in updating that plan as required. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. * Place and receive, personally, all calls to and from physicians. Charting and Documentation: * Assist in updating the resident care plans as instructed by the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing. * Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. * Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed. * Make rounds with physician, as directed, and record visits in resident’s chart. * Transcribe, accurately and promptly, all physician’s orders. * Direct documentation and make weekly detailed evaluation of all resident documentation so that chart reflects progress and condition of resident at all times. * Approve and sign charts when observations are made. * Insure that all medications and treatments are charted and signed following administration of the medication/treatment, by the administering person. * Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc. to the ADON or DON. * Complete accurate accident/incident reports as necessary. * Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Drug Administration Functions: * Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician. * Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. * Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. * Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. * Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies. * Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. * Notify the ADON or DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. * Prepare, administer and record all parenteral, intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections. * Administer I.V. fluid therapy in accordance with policy and procedure. * Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physician. * Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures. Nursing Care Functions: * Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. * Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care assignments. * Make general observation and evaluation of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the ADON/DON according to facility policy and protocol. * Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. * Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. * Notify the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition. * Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitative programs as requested. * Inspect the treatment areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. * Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc. as required. * Administer restraints for residents in accordance with physician’s orders, established policies and procedures. * Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. * Take and record TPR’s, blood pressures, etc. as necessary. * Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. * Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problems to the ADON/DON. * Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes. * Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. * Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems/complaints promptly to the ADON/DON. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. * Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area. * Inform family members of the death of the resident. * Ensure that established postmortem procedures are followed. * Conduct week skin checks as assigned. Human Resource Functions: * Assist the SDC in developing, planning, conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that meet the skill development and knowledge acquisition needs of your assigned staff. * Implement and maintain an effective “unit/shift/floor” orientation for new associates. * Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. * Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff, as directed. * Conduct performance evaluations for your assigned staff according to facility policy i.e., following orientation and annually. * Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the ADON/DON. * Develop work assignments for nursing staff on your shift. * Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your shift. * Make daily rounds of your unit to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. * Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improve services. * Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately 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, quiet environment throughout the unit and shift. * Review complaints made by your assigned personnel. * Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and in accordance with established facility disciplinary procedures. * Receive/give the nursing reports during shift change. * Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. * Attend monthly in-service education programs in order to stay current in your profession and meet facility educational requirements. Safety and Sanitation Functions: * Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations. * Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there are potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. * Ensure that all personnel participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing any tasks that involve exposure to blood/body fluids. * Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. * Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established Universal Precautions and infection control procedures. * Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. * Ensure that an MSDS Manual is properly labeled and readily available at the nurses’ station and that all your assigned personnel are oriented to the location and use of the manual. * Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Care Plan and Assessment Functions: * Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is being given. * Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed as written. * Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. * Ensure that your assigned CNAs are aware of the resident care plans and refer to the plan prior to administering daily care to the residents. * Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Miscellaneous: * Provide data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. Resident Rights Responsibilities: * Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. * Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with dignity, kindness and respect. * Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. * Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of and honor the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment. * Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Charge Nurse indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow the facility’s established procedures. * Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. * Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Working Conditions: * Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area (drug rooms, nurses’ station, resident rooms, etc.) * Moves intermittently during work hours. * Is subject to frequent interruptions. * Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances. * Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. * Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors. * Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. * Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. * Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. * Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants. * May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. * Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: : Education: * Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Experience: * A minimum of one year nursing experience required. * Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants. * Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired. Specific Requirements: * Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. * At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility. * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. * Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. * Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. * Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. * Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel. * Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care. * Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel. * Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. * Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. * Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Feb 13, 2019
a $('#mailto').attr('href',$('#mailto').attr('href')+escape(window.location.href)) JOB SUMMARY: : The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. JOB DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: : Administrative Functions: * Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility. * Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions. * Implement established policies and procedures. * Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility. * Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift. * Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s individual care plans are being followed. * Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program. * Request conferences with the Director of Nursing as needed to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business. * Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies as requested. * Periodically review the resident’s written discharge plan and participate in updating that plan as required. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. * Place and receive, personally, all calls to and from physicians. Charting and Documentation: * Assist in updating the resident care plans as instructed by the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing. * Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care. * Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed. * Make rounds with physician, as directed, and record visits in resident’s chart. * Transcribe, accurately and promptly, all physician’s orders. * Direct documentation and make weekly detailed evaluation of all resident documentation so that chart reflects progress and condition of resident at all times. * Approve and sign charts when observations are made. * Insure that all medications and treatments are charted and signed following administration of the medication/treatment, by the administering person. * Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc. to the ADON or DON. * Complete accurate accident/incident reports as necessary. * Fill out and complete transfer forms in accordance with established procedures. Drug Administration Functions: * Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician. * Verify the identity of the resident before administering the medication/treatment. * Ensure that prescribed medication for one resident is not administered to another. * Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. * Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary and in accordance with established policies. * Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift. * Notify the ADON or DON of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift. * Prepare, administer and record all parenteral, intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections. * Administer I.V. fluid therapy in accordance with policy and procedure. * Administer or supervise all treatments prescribed by physician. * Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required and in accordance with established procedures. Nursing Care Functions: * Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards. * Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care assignments. * Make general observation and evaluation of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the ADON/DON according to facility policy and protocol. * Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure. * Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules. * Notify the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition. * Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitative programs as requested. * Inspect the treatment areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe manner. * Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc. as required. * Administer restraints for residents in accordance with physician’s orders, established policies and procedures. * Obtain sputum, urine and other specimens for lab tests as ordered. * Take and record TPR’s, blood pressures, etc. as necessary. * Monitor seriously ill residents as necessary. * Check foods brought into the facility by the resident’s family/visitors to ensure it is within the resident’s dietary allowances. Report problems to the ADON/DON. * Ensure that personnel providing direct care to residents are providing such care in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes. * Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently. * Meet with residents, and/or family members, as necessary. Report problems/complaints promptly to the ADON/DON. * Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary. * Ensure that discharged residents are escorted to the pick-up area. * Inform family members of the death of the resident. * Ensure that established postmortem procedures are followed. * Conduct week skin checks as assigned. Human Resource Functions: * Assist the SDC in developing, planning, conducting and scheduling in-service training classes that meet the skill development and knowledge acquisition needs of your assigned staff. * Implement and maintain an effective “unit/shift/floor” orientation for new associates. * Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished. * Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging replacement staff, as directed. * Conduct performance evaluations for your assigned staff according to facility policy i.e., following orientation and annually. * Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the ADON/DON. * Develop work assignments for nursing staff on your shift. * Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your shift. * Make daily rounds of your unit to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. * Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improve services. * Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately 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, quiet environment throughout the unit and shift. * Review complaints made by your assigned personnel. * Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly and in accordance with established facility disciplinary procedures. * Receive/give the nursing reports during shift change. * Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures. * Attend monthly in-service education programs in order to stay current in your profession and meet facility educational requirements. Safety and Sanitation Functions: * Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations. * Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks in which there are potential exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified and recorded. * Ensure that all personnel participate in appropriate in-service training programs prior to performing any tasks that involve exposure to blood/body fluids. * Ensure that your assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. * Ensure that your assigned personnel follow established Universal Precautions and infection control procedures. * Ensure that your assigned personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner. * Ensure that an MSDS Manual is properly labeled and readily available at the nurses’ station and that all your assigned personnel are oriented to the location and use of the manual. * Ensure that all personnel operate nursing service equipment in a safe manner. Care Plan and Assessment Functions: * Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is being given. * Ensure that your nurses’ notes reflect that the care plan is being followed as written. * Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs. * Ensure that your assigned CNAs are aware of the resident care plans and refer to the plan prior to administering daily care to the residents. * Assist the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers. Miscellaneous: * Provide data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested. Resident Rights Responsibilities: * Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information. * Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with dignity, kindness and respect. * Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room. * Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of and honor the residents’ responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment. * Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Charge Nurse indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow the facility’s established procedures. * Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint. * Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property. Working Conditions: * Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area (drug rooms, nurses’ station, resident rooms, etc.) * Moves intermittently during work hours. * Is subject to frequent interruptions. * Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, under all conditions and circumstances. * Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors. * Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors. * Works beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. * Is subject to callback during emergency conditions. * Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. * Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. * Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants. * May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. * Maintains a liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the residents’ needs. JOB REQUIREMENTS: : Education: * Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. Experience: * A minimum of one year nursing experience required. * Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants. * Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired. Specific Requirements: * Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. * At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility. * Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. * Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude. * Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public. * Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. * Must possess the ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to coach and supervise other personnel. * Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care. * Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult personnel. * Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. * Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. * Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
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Director of Dining Services
Sprenger Health Care of Massillon 205 Rohr Ave N.W
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and has strong multitasking abilities. Directors should be committed to learning and complying with health care standards of food preparation for nursing homes. Candidates should be able and willing to help in any area of dining services department as needed. Applicants should feel comfortable with management and be able to hire, terminate or remediate staff. This position will report to the Administrator and by applying for the position you recognize that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents. Essential Job Functions: As a Director of Dining Services in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to: * Participation in the nutritional care of the residents including gathering of objective data for initial, annual and quarterly assessments, resident interviews for food preferences and participation in the interdisciplinary care plan meetings. * Responsible for staffing the dietary department including scheduling , adhering to departmental budget, adhering to budgeted hours, and hiring and training new employees. * Responsible for evaluation and termination of employees. * Communicates pertinent information to employees including in-service education. * Communicates payroll and payable information for the dietary department to the office manager. * Responsible for the purchasing, requisition, receiving and storage of all food and supplies for the dietary department and maintains cost within the dietary budget. * Responsible for high sanitation standards including preparation and enforcement to cleaning schedules for the dietary department. * Coordinates the maintenance of equipment in the dietary department. * Maintains records for the dietary department including menus, standardized recipes, meal census, diet cardex, diet roster, diets served, purchase records, weekly staffing and current policies and procedures. * Adheres to all facility policies and procedures including Resident’s Rights, infection control and safety. * Comply with state, federal and OSHA regulations. * Comply with all facility policies and procedures. * Accountable for the information contained in the employee handbook. * Coordinates foods for special events or parties with activities or other departments as necessary. * Plan food substitutions for residents who refuse or are unable to eat the food served. * Attends in-services, seminars and food shows as directed by supervisor. * Represents the dietary department in a professional manner and accepts duties from supervisor in a cooperative manner. * Understands that exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood borne pathogens is a possibility in long term care. Job Qualifications : * High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certified Dietary Manager’s license is mandatory. All candidates must be proficient in basic computer programs and must be able to correspond timely through e-mail or other forms of technical communication as needed to successfully complete the requirements for this job. Employees are required to complete monthly on-line education courses to keep our team members knowledgeable on the latest information and regulations. By completing the application for this position, you acknowledge that you feel comfortable meeting these qualifications. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may be required to: * Sit or stand for extended periods of time * Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities * Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required * Must be able to lift 35 – 50 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. * Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. * Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. * Must be able to read and write the English language. * Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. To read the entire job description, please click here
Feb 13, 2019
The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is energetic, organized and has strong multitasking abilities. Directors should be committed to learning and complying with health care standards of food preparation for nursing homes. Candidates should be able and willing to help in any area of dining services department as needed. Applicants should feel comfortable with management and be able to hire, terminate or remediate staff. This position will report to the Administrator and by applying for the position you recognize that nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. You may be asked to help in other areas of the building as needed for the optimal performance of your building/department and the well-being of our residents. Essential Job Functions: As a Director of Dining Services in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to: * Participation in the nutritional care of the residents including gathering of objective data for initial, annual and quarterly assessments, resident interviews for food preferences and participation in the interdisciplinary care plan meetings. * Responsible for staffing the dietary department including scheduling , adhering to departmental budget, adhering to budgeted hours, and hiring and training new employees. * Responsible for evaluation and termination of employees. * Communicates pertinent information to employees including in-service education. * Communicates payroll and payable information for the dietary department to the office manager. * Responsible for the purchasing, requisition, receiving and storage of all food and supplies for the dietary department and maintains cost within the dietary budget. * Responsible for high sanitation standards including preparation and enforcement to cleaning schedules for the dietary department. * Coordinates the maintenance of equipment in the dietary department. * Maintains records for the dietary department including menus, standardized recipes, meal census, diet cardex, diet roster, diets served, purchase records, weekly staffing and current policies and procedures. * Adheres to all facility policies and procedures including Resident’s Rights, infection control and safety. * Comply with state, federal and OSHA regulations. * Comply with all facility policies and procedures. * Accountable for the information contained in the employee handbook. * Coordinates foods for special events or parties with activities or other departments as necessary. * Plan food substitutions for residents who refuse or are unable to eat the food served. * Attends in-services, seminars and food shows as directed by supervisor. * Represents the dietary department in a professional manner and accepts duties from supervisor in a cooperative manner. * Understands that exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood borne pathogens is a possibility in long term care. Job Qualifications : * High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certified Dietary Manager’s license is mandatory. All candidates must be proficient in basic computer programs and must be able to correspond timely through e-mail or other forms of technical communication as needed to successfully complete the requirements for this job. Employees are required to complete monthly on-line education courses to keep our team members knowledgeable on the latest information and regulations. By completing the application for this position, you acknowledge that you feel comfortable meeting these qualifications. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals may be required to: * Sit or stand for extended periods of time * Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities * Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required * Must be able to lift 35 – 50 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. * Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. * Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job. * Must be able to read and write the English language. * Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. To read the entire job description, please click here
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Cook
Clayton House 145 Dairy Road
Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and Scope: Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed. Minimum eligibility requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred. Supervisory experience desirable. Complete the Food Service Orientation Manual. Knowledge of DHSR Dietary Regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations). Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents home. Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others. Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. Must meet all health requirements. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: * Kitchen * Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets. * Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs. * Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed. * Works closely with Executive Director, Care Manager and Life Enrichment Department concerning special events. * Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures. * Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly. * Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator. * Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures. * Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. * Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily. * Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed. * Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders. * Places produce order on a weekly basis. * Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets. * Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment. * Assists in daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen. * Any other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager. * Customer service * Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. * Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. * Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators). * Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
Feb 13, 2019
Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and Scope: Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed. Minimum eligibility requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred. Supervisory experience desirable. Complete the Food Service Orientation Manual. Knowledge of DHSR Dietary Regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations). Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents home. Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others. Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. Must meet all health requirements. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: * Kitchen * Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets. * Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs. * Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed. * Works closely with Executive Director, Care Manager and Life Enrichment Department concerning special events. * Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures. * Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly. * Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator. * Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures. * Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. * Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily. * Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed. * Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders. * Places produce order on a weekly basis. * Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets. * Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment. * Assists in daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen. * Any other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager. * Customer service * Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. * Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. * Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators). * Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
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Cook
Northern Mahaska Specialty Care - Oskaloosa 2401 Crestview Drive
Purpose: Under general supervision of the Dietary Services Manager, the Cook position assures that resident meals and other nourishment’s are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus and individual care plans, and are served according to established schedules, consistent with regulations and standards of practice. Functions within strictly defined procedures with little latitude for variation or change. Qualifications: * Must be willing to complete the following during new hire orientation: * Food, Safety, and Sanitation Study Courses * Modified Diet Training * None * Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service. * Functional Literacy in written and spoken English. * Proficient interpersonal relationships and communication skills. * Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Essential Functions: * Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner. * Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance, with strict adherence to written recipes, menus, an individual diet orders, including: * Food items on assigned/scheduled menus; * Special items/meals/snacks/therapeutic or modified diets; * Special nourishment’s/supplements as instructed by dietary services manager; labels with resident name and room number; * Refreshments for parties/special events as instructed by dietary services manager. * Adhere to food production and usage schedules. * Log and/or record temperatures of food storage as requested, i.e., refrigerators, freezers, milk dispensers, dry storage. * Maintain sanitation of equipment and utensils, and work/storage/serving areas by cleaning immediately after use and according to established schedule for routine cleaning and established policies and procedures. * Follow written menus and recipes. * Appropriately label and store food items/leftovers immediately after use. * Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets. * Be responsible for avoiding food waste. * Maintain strict adherence to serving schedules for meals. * Assist in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory, and notifies dietary services manager of shortages or discrepancies. * Be responsible for care of food service equipment. * Maintain strict compliance with established policy/practices/standards for food preparation and storage. * Assist in orientation and on-job training of newly hired dietary services staff. * Performs other related duties or projects as assigned by dietary services manager. * Check and log food temperature before serving. Verify all potentially hazardous foods or beverages. Maintain temperatures of 41° or below or 140° or above at all times, except during necessary periods of preparation. Frozen food shall be maintained frozen. * Cool potentially hazardous foods according to policy/practices/standards of food safety. * Follow reheating guide to verify food safety. * Observe and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage and destruction within Care Initiatives; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position. * Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments. * Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. * Attend in-service training programs for food service employees. * Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner. * Observe infection control procedures. * Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. * Observe all facility policies and procedures. Delegation of Authority: Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to: * Prepare residents’ diets in accordance with diet orders and daily menus. * Assist the food service supervisor to determine the amount and type of food necessary to prepare the daily menus. * Monitor use of food to eliminate waste. * Follow posted menus for food preparation. * Stock food in compliance with dietary policies and procedures. Position reports to: Dietary Services Manager Position Supervises: None EOE / AAP Veterans Disabled
Feb 13, 2019
Purpose: Under general supervision of the Dietary Services Manager, the Cook position assures that resident meals and other nourishment’s are properly prepared/cooked and apportioned according to authorized menus and individual care plans, and are served according to established schedules, consistent with regulations and standards of practice. Functions within strictly defined procedures with little latitude for variation or change. Qualifications: * Must be willing to complete the following during new hire orientation: * Food, Safety, and Sanitation Study Courses * Modified Diet Training * None * Demonstrated skills in quantity food preparation and service. * Functional Literacy in written and spoken English. * Proficient interpersonal relationships and communication skills. * Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Essential Functions: * Handle and prepare food in a sanitary manner. * Prepare food which is palatable and appetizing in appearance, with strict adherence to written recipes, menus, an individual diet orders, including: * Food items on assigned/scheduled menus; * Special items/meals/snacks/therapeutic or modified diets; * Special nourishment’s/supplements as instructed by dietary services manager; labels with resident name and room number; * Refreshments for parties/special events as instructed by dietary services manager. * Adhere to food production and usage schedules. * Log and/or record temperatures of food storage as requested, i.e., refrigerators, freezers, milk dispensers, dry storage. * Maintain sanitation of equipment and utensils, and work/storage/serving areas by cleaning immediately after use and according to established schedule for routine cleaning and established policies and procedures. * Follow written menus and recipes. * Appropriately label and store food items/leftovers immediately after use. * Understand and be able to prepare therapeutic diets. * Be responsible for avoiding food waste. * Maintain strict adherence to serving schedules for meals. * Assist in establishment and maintenance of perpetual supplies inventory, and notifies dietary services manager of shortages or discrepancies. * Be responsible for care of food service equipment. * Maintain strict compliance with established policy/practices/standards for food preparation and storage. * Assist in orientation and on-job training of newly hired dietary services staff. * Performs other related duties or projects as assigned by dietary services manager. * Check and log food temperature before serving. Verify all potentially hazardous foods or beverages. Maintain temperatures of 41° or below or 140° or above at all times, except during necessary periods of preparation. Frozen food shall be maintained frozen. * Cool potentially hazardous foods according to policy/practices/standards of food safety. * Follow reheating guide to verify food safety. * Observe and abide by all HIPAA rules and regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage and destruction within Care Initiatives; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position. * Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments. * Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. * Attend in-service training programs for food service employees. * Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner. * Observe infection control procedures. * Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times. * Observe all facility policies and procedures. Delegation of Authority: Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to: * Prepare residents’ diets in accordance with diet orders and daily menus. * Assist the food service supervisor to determine the amount and type of food necessary to prepare the daily menus. * Monitor use of food to eliminate waste. * Follow posted menus for food preparation. * Stock food in compliance with dietary policies and procedures. Position reports to: Dietary Services Manager Position Supervises: None EOE / AAP Veterans Disabled
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Cook
New Hanover House 3915 Stedwick Court
: Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and Scope: Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed. Minimum eligibility requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred. Supervisory experience desirable. Complete the Food Service Orientation Manual. Knowledge of DHSR Dietary Regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations). Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents home. Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others. Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. Must meet all health requirements. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: * Kitchen * Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets. * Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs. * Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed. * Works closely with Executive Director, Care Manager and Life Enrichment Department concerning special events. * Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures. * Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly. * Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator. * Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures. * Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. * Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily. * Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed. * Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders. * Places produce order on a weekly basis. * Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets. * Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment. * Assists in daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen. * Any other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager. * Customer service * Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. * Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. * Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators). * Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
Feb 13, 2019
: Join our Affinity family! We VALUE our employees! We offer a fun, friendly, and relaxed work environment! Join a company who utilizes innovative and advanced technology! Innovative clinical software in place! Say goodbye to paper charts and HELLO to MatrixCare! Come join our growing team! We offer competitive benefits with company paid life insurance, free telemedicine, employee appreciation programs, and free continuing education through our Affinity Academy.: : Nature and Scope: Prepares meals for the regular and special diets for residents as determined by daily/weekly menus. Understands and is able to follow guidelines for special diets, and special menus for events. Responsible for overseeing kitchen staff and directing as needed. Minimum eligibility requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred. At least six (6) months prior experience in a food service department preferred. Supervisory experience desirable. Complete the Food Service Orientation Manual. Knowledge of DHSR Dietary Regulations. Obtain Food Handlers Permit (as required by State regulations). Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly while recognizing that the community is the residents home. Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual. Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others. Practice and promote Affinity Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public. Must meet all health requirements. Must pass criminal background check. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions: * Kitchen * Must have a strong knowledge with resident’s dietary needs and special diets. * Must communicate closely with nursing department regarding dietary needs. * Prepares food for special events and daily meals as needed. * Works closely with Executive Director, Care Manager and Life Enrichment Department concerning special events. * Strong working knowledge concerning proper food storage procedures, e.g., defrosting frozen food, cooking at required temperatures and maintenance of food at safe temperatures. * Works cooperatively with other cooks evaluating leftovers and plans for use; labels, dates and stores leftovers properly. * Monitor the temperature for the freezer and refrigerator. * Keeps work area clean and sanitizes work surfaces, takes out trash as necessary; performs assigned cleaning duties, e.g. dishes, cookware, flatware and trays using approved procedures. * Follows menus accurately, demonstrating accuracy in weighing, measuring, and portioning food. * Consults menus/recipes for thawing and doing advance preparation when possible; completes and posts menu sheets daily. * Demonstrates the ability to operate electric and steam cooking equipment and dishwashers; cleans equipment, pots and pans, after use; reports repairs as needed. * Receives deliveries in accordance with purchase orders. * Places produce order on a weekly basis. * Follows the master menu plan, adjusting for nutritionally equivalent substitutes, leftovers, and emergencies; records hot and cold food menu change on production sheets. * Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment. * Assists in daily final cleanup and lockup of kitchen. * Any other duties assigned by the Dining Services Manager. * Customer service * Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. * Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. * Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators). * Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.
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Dietary Aide
Silver Birch of Evansville 475 S Governor St
: Silver Birch Living of Evansville needs Dietary Aides! The Dietary Aide focuses on Inspiring Purposeful Lives for All through the delivery of quality service and creating an enjoyable dining experience for our residents by: taking/delivering orders for food, drink and dining requests ensuring cleanliness of dining area, including setting/clearing tables helping the cooks with prep and kitchen clean up pitching in to help with other duties to make dining great! Experience Qualifications Desire to act as an owner in day to day decision making and problem solving as well as accountability Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with success and find joy Previous experience working as part of a team (food service experience preferred) Great Customer service skills, which would include listening, follow up and patience for creating a great customer experience Ability to follow oral and written instructions Self-starter with capability to manage personal responsibilities in a high-stress, fast-paced working environment Enthusiasm for life and adding value to the lives of others Essential Functions Greet residents and guest, make suggestions, answer and present the menu Determine where residents would like to eat their meals and help them get situated Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, etc · Set dining room for service · Answer all questions about beverages and the food Take orders and send them to cook Ensure quality service in the dining room and serve meals Prepare and serve dessert and beverages Help with preparation and delivery of room trays as needed Apply health regulations relating to cleanliness Comply with equipment usage guidelines Comply with maintenance guidelines for cleanliness and sanitation of the dining area Clean and clear the dining room tables Clear and prepare dishes for dish machine Load,run and unload dish machine Clean food preparation and production areas as required. Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the dining program as directed by the Culinary Manager or immediate supervisor. Any and all other cleaning/organizational tasks required. Empty trash receptacles and properly haul to dumpsters Help maintain clean floor areas in kitchen area (including walk-in cooler and freezer). Assist in properly stocking any deliveries. Assist in any or all nightly cleaning duties. Perform additional tasks requested/required by chef or appropriate kitchen supervisor
Feb 13, 2019
: Silver Birch Living of Evansville needs Dietary Aides! The Dietary Aide focuses on Inspiring Purposeful Lives for All through the delivery of quality service and creating an enjoyable dining experience for our residents by: taking/delivering orders for food, drink and dining requests ensuring cleanliness of dining area, including setting/clearing tables helping the cooks with prep and kitchen clean up pitching in to help with other duties to make dining great! Experience Qualifications Desire to act as an owner in day to day decision making and problem solving as well as accountability Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities with success and find joy Previous experience working as part of a team (food service experience preferred) Great Customer service skills, which would include listening, follow up and patience for creating a great customer experience Ability to follow oral and written instructions Self-starter with capability to manage personal responsibilities in a high-stress, fast-paced working environment Enthusiasm for life and adding value to the lives of others Essential Functions Greet residents and guest, make suggestions, answer and present the menu Determine where residents would like to eat their meals and help them get situated Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, etc · Set dining room for service · Answer all questions about beverages and the food Take orders and send them to cook Ensure quality service in the dining room and serve meals Prepare and serve dessert and beverages Help with preparation and delivery of room trays as needed Apply health regulations relating to cleanliness Comply with equipment usage guidelines Comply with maintenance guidelines for cleanliness and sanitation of the dining area Clean and clear the dining room tables Clear and prepare dishes for dish machine Load,run and unload dish machine Clean food preparation and production areas as required. Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the dining program as directed by the Culinary Manager or immediate supervisor. Any and all other cleaning/organizational tasks required. Empty trash receptacles and properly haul to dumpsters Help maintain clean floor areas in kitchen area (including walk-in cooler and freezer). Assist in properly stocking any deliveries. Assist in any or all nightly cleaning duties. Perform additional tasks requested/required by chef or appropriate kitchen supervisor
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Food Service Manager
Glenn Medical Center 1133 W Sycamore St
Glenn Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital located in Willows CA, in partnership with our physicians, will consistently strive to provide accessible, high quality care within the local community. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of all individuals by offering inpatient, outpatient and rural health clinic services to the Glenn County community. JOB SUMMARY: : Directs all food service and nutrition activities in accordance with hospital or skilled nursing facility accreditation standards (e.g., DNV, Title 22 regulations) and maintains a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen. QUALIFICATIONS:: Ability to read, speak, write and follow verbal or written directions is required. Must have a Certified Food Safety Manager certification and/or a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Food Science. Knowledgeable of therapeutic and general diets and quantity food preparation. Prior food service experience is necessary. Knowledge of basic safety, sanitation and food preparation techniques and standards is required. POSITION SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE MEASURES:: * Develop operational goals and objectives of the Dietary Department. * Assist with preparation of annual operating budget based upon approved departmental financial and non-financial objectives. Maintain required records, complete required regularly scheduled financial reports to monitor financial results. * Implement (according to DNV, health department requirements, and patient/resident input) nutritionally sound food programs for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. * Serve as a resource and ensure communication for administration and staff by communicating new industry, nutrition and operational trends. Communication methods include participation on committees, conducting department meetings and training sessions. * Execute legally required personnel programs and procedures including related administrative reporting documentation. * Develop and maintain professional relations through formal information communication systems including meetings and reports, both written and verbal. * Select, train/orient, assign department staff, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for personnel actions. * Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. * Initiate and place orders for food, supplies, and other needs. Perform tasks relative to receiving, inspecting, storing, distributing, and delivering the various foods and supplies ordered. * Maintain departmental reports and record and collect statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes. * Detect and take corrective action concerning defective and damaged merchandise and reports unusual conditions to supervisor. * Maintain all records involved in the purchasing function, such as bid sheets, food orders, purchase orders, expediting forms, disbursement and receiving forms. * Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned. * Negotiate contracts with food service companies. * Cooperate with the Finance Department in billing, collecting, charging, reporting and proper accounting for revenues from the sale of meals and in developing and maintaining adequate safeguards for preventing losses. * Advise and assist in planning food services for events being held at outside locations. * Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety standards. * Coordinate loading, delivery, and pickup of food carts on schedule. * Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department. * Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Feb 12, 2019
Glenn Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital located in Willows CA, in partnership with our physicians, will consistently strive to provide accessible, high quality care within the local community. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of all individuals by offering inpatient, outpatient and rural health clinic services to the Glenn County community. JOB SUMMARY: : Directs all food service and nutrition activities in accordance with hospital or skilled nursing facility accreditation standards (e.g., DNV, Title 22 regulations) and maintains a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen. QUALIFICATIONS:: Ability to read, speak, write and follow verbal or written directions is required. Must have a Certified Food Safety Manager certification and/or a Bachelors degree in Nutrition and Food Science. Knowledgeable of therapeutic and general diets and quantity food preparation. Prior food service experience is necessary. Knowledge of basic safety, sanitation and food preparation techniques and standards is required. POSITION SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE MEASURES:: * Develop operational goals and objectives of the Dietary Department. * Assist with preparation of annual operating budget based upon approved departmental financial and non-financial objectives. Maintain required records, complete required regularly scheduled financial reports to monitor financial results. * Implement (according to DNV, health department requirements, and patient/resident input) nutritionally sound food programs for patients, residents, staff, and visitors. * Serve as a resource and ensure communication for administration and staff by communicating new industry, nutrition and operational trends. Communication methods include participation on committees, conducting department meetings and training sessions. * Execute legally required personnel programs and procedures including related administrative reporting documentation. * Develop and maintain professional relations through formal information communication systems including meetings and reports, both written and verbal. * Select, train/orient, assign department staff, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for personnel actions. * Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. * Initiate and place orders for food, supplies, and other needs. Perform tasks relative to receiving, inspecting, storing, distributing, and delivering the various foods and supplies ordered. * Maintain departmental reports and record and collect statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes. * Detect and take corrective action concerning defective and damaged merchandise and reports unusual conditions to supervisor. * Maintain all records involved in the purchasing function, such as bid sheets, food orders, purchase orders, expediting forms, disbursement and receiving forms. * Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned. * Negotiate contracts with food service companies. * Cooperate with the Finance Department in billing, collecting, charging, reporting and proper accounting for revenues from the sale of meals and in developing and maintaining adequate safeguards for preventing losses. * Advise and assist in planning food services for events being held at outside locations. * Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety standards. * Coordinate loading, delivery, and pickup of food carts on schedule. * Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department. * Assist with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

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