Dietary Aide

Company: Avamere
Location: Gresham
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

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Dietary Aide

Shift Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Shift: Various Shifts

Location: Avamere at Chestnut Lane- 1219 NE 6th St. Gresham, OR 97030

Avamere at Chestnut Lane is a Deaf and Deaf/Blind Community.

The ideal candidate will be someone proficient in ASL or willing to learn (lessons will be provided).

At Avamere, we offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!

We are dedicated to keeping our team members and residents safe. Download our flyer that shows our protocols and response to COVID-19 here.

Employee Perks: Tuition assistance Access up to 50% of your net earned income before payday Career Development Employee assistance program featuring counseling services, financial coaching, free legal services, and more Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

Details

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide assistance in all food functions for our residents as directed by the Dietary Supervisor.

Responsibilities: Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays before distribution.
Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.

Qualifications: Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.
Must be ASL proficient, or be willing to learn (lessons provided) Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Facility Information

Avamere at Chestnut Lane is an Assisted Living Community specializing in care for Deaf and DeafBlind residents. We are committed to providing quality care in a warm and friendly setting. Avamere at Chestnut Lane is nationally recognized as one of the only senior communities in the United States that provides an environment that is focused on Deaf and DeafBlind culture. We are located in the town of Gresham and are currently seeking top notch talent with a passion for the geriatric population and deaf culture to join our all-star team. We are conveniently located right next to the MAX public transit station.

This unique senior community is catered specially for seniors who are Deaf and DeafBlind. Many of the staff themselves are Deaf and all communicate with American Sign Language (ASL). Read how the Deaf find their voice at Avamere at Chestnut Lane in this featured blog article .

The Avamere at Chestnut Lane team proudly earned the 2020 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award and Pinnacle Quality Insight's 2020 Customer Experience Award , exemplifying one of their core values, "quality that is obvious."

Find out more about this unique assisted living community on their blog and on Facebook .

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