The Dietary Aide will assist with meal preparation, diningroom assistance, dishwashing and cleaning. The Dietary Aide is responsible forassisting in maintaining and cleaning the kitchen areas, equipment, utensilsand serving trays. The Dietary Aide canwork in a variety of settings including hospitals, long term care or group homesettings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists cooks with meal preparations and serving topatients/residents

• Helps prepare, wrap, portion, and refrigerate meals

• Pours drinks and sets up condiments for patients/residents

• Sets up and delivers meal trays

• Clears trays when meal time is over per establishedprotocols

• Uses food preparation equipment properly, cleaning andstoring as required per facility protocol

• Helps stocks supply shelves and check in deliveries

• Reports any kitchen area concerns to Dietary Manager

• Assists patients in selecting daily menu choices

• Ensures all patient menu selections are completed

• Records details of the patient’s meal plan and foodpreferences

• Checks the patient’s acceptance of meals and intake of foodand reports problems to the dietician or diet supervisor if applicable

• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Certificate (or equivalent)

• Dietary Practices or Home Economics Certificate (orequivalent) preferred

• Good communication skills

• One year experience as a Dietary Aide or cook preferred

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.