Dietary Aide

Job DetailsJob Location: Grantsville, MD 21536Salary Range: $15.35 - $16.10 HourlyJob Shift: AnyGENERAL CHARGE:               Goodwill Retirement Community is committed to provide for each resident the assistance and support which will help that resident to achieve and maintain the highest possible level of well-being and functioning.  So that we may fulfill our commitment to each resident every employee is required to abide by specified Work Principles and Performance Expectations.  Every employee is also expected to be fully aware of the information presented in Disclosure of Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions and to make every effort to act accordingly while working at Goodwill.             This job description is not a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment for any specific duration.  Although we hope that your employment relationship with us will be long-term, either you or the company may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.  This job description in no way limits the authority of the Board of Directors to make amendments, corrections, additions, or deletions from these policies.       WORK PRINCIPLES               Every employee is expected to abide by all the specified work principles at all times.  Violation of these principles will result in disciplinary action applied in accordance with the policies of Goodwill Retirement Community ranging from verbal reprimand to immediate termination.  The employee must: Exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in every aspect of providing excellent care to the residents of Goodwill Retirement Community by word and deed and by Education and Training programs, Quality Assurance programs, and other improvement activities as may be conducted by Goodwill Retirement Community; Exert every effort at all times to assist and support each resident, maintaining the dignity and independence of the resident to the highest degree possible and maintaining the confidentiality of the resident and his or her records in every respect; Treat every resident, family member, member of the public and member of the staff with respect and dignity; Obtain and maintain any and all required certification and/or licensure from the appropriate agency; If a regularly scheduled employee, make himself or herself available to work as scheduled on an on-going basis; Report to work on the day and at the time indicated on the posted work schedule in accordance with the policies and procedures on employee attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism; Report to work dressed appropriately for the work assignment in accordance with the policy and procedures on employee attire; Remain at the workstation throughout the tour of duty except when excused or sent by the supervisor to another location; Take breaks and meal times in accordance with the policies and procedures on breaks and mealtimes; Willingly cooperate with supervisor and with coworkers in the performance of his or her duties, complying with all appropriate standards and practices of the discipline and complying with all Goodwill Retirement Community rules, procedures, and policies at all times; Encourage professionalism, mutual respect, and teamwork among fellow workers in order to achieve excellence of service; and work to maintain a positive atmosphere and attitude at all times in Goodwill Retirement Community, refraining from any activity, which encourages the development of a negative atmosphere and attitude; and Recognize problems, which interfere with excellent care, handling them in an open, honest fashion and through appropriate channels.     QualificationsEssential Functions and Marginal Functions               Essential functions of a job classification are those functions which are performed very frequently, which require a high level of skill, which require licensure or certification, which cannot be assigned to others because of the unavailability of staff, or which are highly relevant to the nature of the job itself.  Marginal functions are those who can be performed by another person without significant limitations such as those posed by the essential functions.               Because of the nature of the nursing home industry few functions can be described as marginal.  Goodwill Retirement Community, however, intends to make reasonable accommodations for those who have difficulty in performing a particular task unless such accommodations place undue burdens on the other staff members, residents, or Goodwill Retirement Community.       Essential Functions:   The Floater will:   Wash dishes using hot water and detergent, and then load dishwasher racks and wash dishes using the dishwasher sanitizing solution to provide clean, sanitized dishes that are free of food particles and spots; Store clean dishes in the appropriate cupboards to provide a supply of clean, sanitized dishes for resident meals; Take snacks to second floor Nursing Station and Memory Lane Unit; Tear down the salad bar and clean it out; Sweep the floor and perform other such tasks as assigned in order to maintain a clean kitchen; Take clean dishes to fine dining and Assisted Living and store in the appropriate cupboards to provide a supply of clean and sanitized dishes for the resident’s meals; and     Marginal Functions:   Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the food service supervisor for the efficient and effective operation of the Dietary Department.           DISCLOSURE OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS               The physical requirements and environmental conditions associated with each job classification are disclosed to each employee of Goodwill Retirement Community upon employment and annually thereafter.  The employee is well advised to be aware of the physical demands and environmental conditions under which he or she works and to take sensible precautions at all times to avoid accidents.               Most accidents are preventable; they often result from employee inattention to the physical requirements of the job and the environmental conditions under which tasks will be performed.  Goodwill is committed to disclose physical requirements and environmental conditions to employees and to teach employees how to work safely within those requirements and conditions.  They employee must do his or her part to learn and then to engage in practices which ensure safety for all.  These practices include the use of appropriate body mechanics in all areas of work.               Goodwill Retirement Community complies with the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule at 29 CPR Part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens; Final Rule.  This rule, which applies to all occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, requires us to make available to each employee a current copy of our Exposure Control Plan.  The degree of exposure of an employee in this job classification to blood borne pathogens is defined in the Exposure Control Plan.  It is also reproduced below.       Physical Requirements   The staff members of the Dietary Department must have the physical ability to:   Stand, walk short distances, stoop, squat, bend, reach to floor level, and reach to up to 6 feet above floor level for up to 8 hours per shift with infrequent rest periods; Carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances; and Manipulate with dexterity the utensils and equipment in the kitchen and dining room.         Environmental Conditions:  Exposure Determination               The Administrator of Goodwill Retirement Community has made the following determination with respect to the exposure of Dietary Services Department employees to blood borne pathogens:               Exposure occurs to Dietary Services employees who handle and wash dishes, trays, and silverware, which may be contaminated by potentially infectious materials.             Other Environmental Conditions   The staff members of the Dietary Services Department will be exposed to:   A hot, humid atmosphere resulting from cooking and water vapors from the dishwasher; Sudden temperatures changes when entering refrigerators or freezers; Potential burns from stoves, hot foods, hot pans and dishes, and hot utensils; Potential cuts from knives, the meat slicer, and the sharp edges of opened cans; Hazardous chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing; Potential injury from falls on slippery floors; and Potential unkind remarks at times from residents, family members, or visitors.