Dietary Aides work in the kitchen of the facility and may assist with dining room service and on-unit dining as well. Plating food, preparing palatable presentation, completing dishes and occasional inventory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Work with the interdisciplinrary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about additional selections. Work with Unit Managers and CDM to confirm preferences are honored.
+ Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner. Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times. Wash dishes and manage preferences.
+ Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
+ Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
+ Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
SanStone Health & Rehabilitation provides short-stay and long-term rehabilitative care to patients transitioning from the hospital back to their private homes. We have a full staff of skilled nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, and more, who are passionate about helping our residents achieve a full recovery.
SanStone has independently owned and operated locations across North Carolina, from the Asheville area to Elizabeth City. Each location provides an exceptional level of care to assist you in regaining independence after surgery, stroke, or other illness.
Compassionate caregiving and genuine friendship with our residents makes SanStone your choice for superior health care. We are proud to have achieved industry-leading outcomes for more than 15 years and are honored to be at your service.
