Dietary Aide

Type: Full-Time/Part-Full

Shift: Various

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport -  835 SW 11th Ave. Newport, OR 97365

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!

 

Employee Perks

 

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

 

Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee.

 

Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.00 with significantly reduced premium costs. Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire – no 60+ day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well. 

Duties and 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.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required. Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment. Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.

Please Note: Effective Oct. 18, 2021, all Avamere employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious exception. You will need to provide proof of vaccination (or approved exemption) within 10 days of starting work. 

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503