Dining Assistant
Bethel Lutheran Home Madison SD · Madison, SD · 1 wk ago
Part-time
About the role
Join a team that has been caring for seniors with heart since 1962. We’re seeking a Dining Assistant to support residents during mealtimes and help maintain a warm, engaging dining experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents to and from the dining room or designated dining areas
- Prepare residents for meals and assist with meal setup
- Serve meals and beverages according to facility guidelines
- Provide encouragement, conversation, and companionship during meals
- Assist residents with eating and drinking as needed
- Support residents with cognitive impairment, dementia, swallowing difficulties, vision impairments, or limited mobility
- Accurately record food and fluid intake per facility policy
- Observe and report changes in residents’ condition during mealtime to the Charge Nurse
- Escort residents back to their rooms or other areas following meals
- Help train or mentor new dining assistants (if experienced)
- Perform additional job duties as required
Requirements
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs; ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods
- Work Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check; must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable); must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols; willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations
Qualifications
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Previous dietary or long-term care experience is helpful but not required
Skills
- Comfortable working with the geriatric population
- Patient and attentive to residents’ needs
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters
For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. Help deliver quality care – one meal at a time!