Dietary Aide

Responsibilities include: Distributing meals and beverages in center and/or in home following departmental guidelines. Recording temperatures of all meals and kitchen equipment and wearing a hair net, gloves, and apron during meal and snack information on diet card and diet lists when information changes or as needed. Preparing and serving morning and afternoon snacks according to snack menu, portion control, diet orders, and time constraints. Serving the morning and/or noon meal at a proper temperature with references to diet, supplements, adaptive equipment needs, and portion control. Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment by performing the weekly and daily cleaning according to schedule. Cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing food service equipment and areas. Maintaining the inventory and restocking supplies on a regular basis. Monitoring related expiration the DSM and Dietary Lead with ordering, tracking, and delivering meals, snacks, supplies, and supplements. Communicating with the Lead Dietary Aide, Speech Therapist, and Dietitian regarding nutritional issues. Assisting the Dietitian with the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Preferred: Knowledge of basic nutrition for a geriatric population is preferred.

Benefits: InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model. InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Applicants are considered until the position is filled. Posted Pay Range$19.23 - $23.08

Additional Information: The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training, and internal equity. InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off, and company paid holidays. This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website. InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge. If you receive a message claiming to represent InnovAge that does not align with the above, it may be fraudulent. We encourage you to exercise caution and refrain from engaging or sharing personal information.