Activity Aide - Nursing Home jobs in Lompoc, CA

Dietary Aide
Full time :$16-$18/hr
AM/PM Shift

All employees work weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.

Company Description:

Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Dietary Aide/ Dish Washer to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.

Job Description:

The primary role of the Dietary Aide/ Dish Washer is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in daily or scheduled dishwashing, cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, rewarding healthcare benefits, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• 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 have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate

Generations Healthcare’s Mission:

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence, and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.