Position Summary The Assistant Nutrition is responsible for preparing the food for the residence. # # Responsible for performing the duties of the cook as outlined on the list of job tasks. # Supervising meal preparation and service

####Inventory foodstuffs and assist FSD in ordering food and supplies

Assuring safe and sanitary service and clean-up # Assuring accuracy of Modified and Therapeutic diets # Assuring timeliness of meal service # Training new staff # Managing minor staff issues # Contacts FSD in case of emergency or with issues that the Cook/Supervisor is not authorized to handle # Manage other routinely assigned duties # Minimum Requirements Education

N

/A Experience

Strong computer skills with accuracy in typing

; ability to coordinate and file (electronically and paper) alphabetically; excellent professional communication skills. License/Registration/Certifications

N

/A # Preferred Requirements Preferred Education

N

/A Preferred Experience

N

/A Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

N

/A # Core Job Responsibilities Clerical: Responsible for communicating and reporting to supervisor Greets and directs residents, family, caregivers and guests in a professional and respectful manner Uses the correct telephone protocol in answering calls; direct calls to the appropriate persons in a timely manner; ensure phone messages are legible and distribute promptly; adheres to the policy for utilization of paging system Assists Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse with other duties (i.e., filing, updating manuals, etc.) Positively and professionally assists as a resource person and liaison for physicians and other departments Coordinates and schedules procedures and transportation Ensures reports are filed accurately Organizational:# Monitors and controls noise at desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance; assures the front desk is attended Maintains a clean, neat and organized desk area to facilitate workflow, ensuring confidential and PHI information is properly secured Equipment:# Skilled in data entry # Microsoft Word and Excel Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer and fax machines; telephone system Quality: Routinely maintains standards of the Joint Commission and other licensing and regulatory agencies Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers and self Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns Demonstrates compliance with policies regarding HIPAA,HITECH resident and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents# rights and responsibilities; demonstrates knowledge of the purpose of the Ethics Committee, including referral process Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation Development: Attends unit staff meetings, applying knowledgeable of facility#s policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines; maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives # To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Resident/Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional resident/customer situations; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback in an attempt to achieve an optimum level of resident care; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others; and is willing to try new solutions and options; demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; respectfully helps to educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment. Quality

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, excellence and attention to detail; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and excellence. Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and in a timely manner; supports the goals and values of the organization; benefits organization through outside activities and representation of the company; supports affirmative action and respects diversity; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone#s efforts to succeed. Oral and Written Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens for and seeks proper clarification; responds well to questions asked; demonstrates excellent group presentation skills; participates in meetings and enrichment discussions; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet appropriate needs; presents numerical data effectively and legibly; and is able to read and interpret written information.

Position Summary

The Assistant Nutrition is responsible for preparing the food for the residence.

• Responsible for performing the duties of the cook as outlined on the list of job tasks.

• Supervising meal preparation and service

• Inventory foodstuffs and assist FSD in ordering food and supplies

• Assuring safe and sanitary service and clean-up

• Assuring accuracy of Modified and Therapeutic diets

• Assuring timeliness of meal service

• Training new staff

• Managing minor staff issues

• Contacts FSD in case of emergency or with issues that the Cook/Supervisor is not authorized to handle

• Manage other routinely assigned duties

Minimum Requirements

Education

• N/A

Experience

• Strong computer skills with accuracy in typing; ability to coordinate and file (electronically and paper) alphabetically; excellent professional communication skills.

License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

Clerical:

• Responsible for communicating and reporting to supervisor

• Greets and directs residents, family, caregivers and guests in a professional and respectful manner

• Uses the correct telephone protocol in answering calls; direct calls to the appropriate persons in a timely manner; ensure phone messages are legible and distribute promptly; adheres to the policy for utilization of paging system

• Assists Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse with other duties (i.e., filing, updating manuals, etc.)

• Positively and professionally assists as a resource person and liaison for physicians and other departments

• Coordinates and schedules procedures and transportation

• Ensures reports are filed accurately

Organizational:

• Monitors and controls noise at desk to ensure professional conduct and appearance; assures the front desk is attended

• Maintains a clean, neat and organized desk area to facilitate workflow, ensuring confidential and PHI information is properly secured

Equipment:

• Skilled in data entry

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Skillfully operate and maintain computer, printer and fax machines; telephone system

Quality:

• Routinely maintains standards of the Joint Commission and other licensing and regulatory agencies

• Demonstrates practice to maintain a safe environment and reports safety issues for residents, visitors, co-workers and self

• Recognizes risk management situations and reports them in a timely manner

• Promptly reports equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; uses chain of command when reporting problems/concerns

• Demonstrates compliance with policies regarding HIPAA,HITECH resident and resident confidentiality, confidentiality of facility information and residents' rights and responsibilities; demonstrates knowledge of the purpose of the Ethics Committee, including referral process

• Successfully completes initial orientation and annual required computerized training, competencies and annual health evaluation

Development:

• Attends unit staff meetings, applying knowledgeable of facility's policies and procedures, medical terminology and specific services of departments

• Identifies and actively supports positive relations within team and across department lines; maintains an open and positive attitude by a willingness to participate in new initiatives

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information.

• Resident/Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional resident/customer situations; responds promptly to resident needs; solicits resident feedback in an attempt to achieve an optimum level of resident care; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others; and is willing to try new solutions and options; demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; respectfully helps to educate others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

• Quality

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, excellence and attention to detail; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality and excellence.

• Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

• Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and in a timely manner; supports the goals and values of the organization; benefits organization through outside activities and representation of the company; supports affirmative action and respects diversity; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

• Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to the views of others; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Oral and Written Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens for and seeks proper clarification; responds well to questions asked; demonstrates excellent group presentation skills; participates in meetings and enrichment discussions; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet appropriate needs; presents numerical data effectively and legibly; and is able to read and interpret written information.