Residential Dietary Aide - Evenings - Per Diem

Bolster Heights Residential Care is looking for a Dietary Aide to Join Us for a Per Diem Role!  

This position pays $18.00/hr

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center, and other high-quality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

Responsible for the assistance in all aspects of meal preparation as directed by the Charge Cook. Provides prompt and accurate assistance to the department to maintain a high quality of meals and service to all residents. Follows established policies, procedures of the facility. Follows established safe food handling practices.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in the preparation of meals and snacks as directed by the Charge Cook or Director of Personal
Care Services.
• Assists in washing dishes following meal service.
• Assists cook in pot and pan washing.
• Assists cook in preparation and serving meals to the residents.
• Responsible for cleaning assigned areas and mopping floors following sanitation and safety
techniques.
• Assists in tray assembly, tray/cart delivery, dining room service and clean up.
• Assists with in between meal nourishment preparation.
• May assist in receiving and storage of food supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by cook and/or Director of Personal Care Services.
• Must be able to understand and follow directions during meal preparation.
• Understands and follows/complies with diets as prescribed by physician.
• Assists in the processing of selective menus as directed.
• Customer Service: Interacts with all individuals in a consistent manner, providing attention, support,
and assistance to foster an environment of exceptional personal service.

o Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all
internal and external customers at all times.
o Consistently initiates interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct
customers of the employee (i.e. asks patients who appear to be lost if they need assistance in
finding their way).
o Takes appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action
is taken to affect a resolution to the customer’s problem.
o Conducts all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a
pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.
o Interacts with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive and courteous manner,
venting emotions appropriate to time and place.
o Demonstrates a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling
absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only
when unavoidable circumstances exist.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to read, write and follow directions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.