Dietary Assistant (PRN)
The Homestead at Montrose is a welcoming independent and assisted living community in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. The Homestead at Montrose is part of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization, and is proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Pay
$18.62 - $21.03 per hour, based on experience and status.
Schedule
This is a PRN opening (on-call/casual/as-needed); shift times will be 6am - 2:30pm and 11:30pm - 6:30pm.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
Requirements
- Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
- Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
- Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
- Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
Responsibilities
- Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
- Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
- Attends required in-services and completes assigned online modules.
- Follows reporting procedures for the following:
- Observed resident concerns.
- Supply and equipment needs.
- Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment.
- Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
About Us
The Homestead at Montrose offers a comfortable, cheerful place to call home, where your needs are thoughtfully anticipated and met. Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.