Company: Kindred Healthcare

Location: Moscow, ID 83843

Position Type: Full Time
Employee

Reference Code: 023791

 

 

 

Become Part of the Kindred Story

The face of Kindred Healthcare is reflected in the thousands of employees who provide quality care every day. Our success as a healthcare company flows from the work they do each day. Quality care drives our people and our performance.

The Kindred story is one of positive outcomes, dedication and compassion, so it's no surprise that Kindred is one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Companies. Become part of it. Consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.

With more than 220 nursing and rehabilitation centers in 40 states, Kindred is one of the most respected healthcare providers in the country. More than 75% of our nursing centers have received quality awards from the American Health Care Association.

As a member of our dedicated team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing professional development programs and a strong policy of promoting from within. Join Kindred for a solid future with a natural leader in the healthcare industry.

 

Dietary Aide-Moscow, ID

At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred’s 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com .

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

Be part of the food team that makes sure our residents' meals not only taste good, but are also good for them. Assist with preparing and serving food as well as cleaning equipment, utensils, and food service areas. You'll enjoy getting to know our residents and they'll certainly appreciate what you do for them.



Responsibilities:

• Prepare resident trays according to instructions/order; employ proper food handling techniques in preparation of food and setting up/serving trays; deliver food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units or other areas as assigned


• Put stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned


• Clean, wash and sanitize dishes, silverware and utensils used to serve residents and others


• Assist in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area; clean work area and equipment as assigned.


• Use proper infection control techniques and protective equipment as needed; perform all duties using proper safety techniques.


• Attend and participate in in-service education opportunities


• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must have knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques and work cooperatively as a member of a team. Should be patient and polite and able to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, other staff, referral sources and physicians. Education at the tenth grade level or above is desirable, along with experience in a dietary department, or large volume food preparation and service. Must be able to read, speak and understand the English language. Should understand the principles of growth and development for the entire life span and be able to provide appropriate care for adolescent, adults and geriatric residents.

Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.