JOB SUMMARY: Part time & Full Time $33 - $41.50

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·        Organize and assign all jobs to be done on tour of duty so that workload is evenly distributed among nursing personnel on the basis of staff qualifications, size and physical layout of the facility.

·        Periodically review department policies, procedures and job descriptions and make recommendations for revisions.

·        Implement established policies and procedures.

·        Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.

·        Meet with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan appropriate services, programs and activities for your shift.

·        Assist in updating the resident care plans as instructed by the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and/or Director of Nursing.

·        Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.

·        Document status of each resident on the chart at least weekly, more often if significant change occurs or as directed. Follow up with monthly and quarterly summaries as instructed.

·        Make rounds with physician, as directed, and record visits in resident’s chart.

·        Transcribe, accurately and promptly, all physician’s orders.

·        Direct documentation and make weekly detailed evaluation of all resident documentation so that chart reflects progress and condition of resident at all times.

·        Approve and sign charts when observations are made.

·        Insure that all medications and treatments are charted and signed following administration of the medication/treatment, by the administering person.

·        Implement and maintain established nursing objectives and standards.

·        Make rounds at least every two (2) hours to ensure that certified nursing assistants are properly administering prescribed care assignments.

·        Make general observation and evaluation of the resident’s physical and emotional status. Make note of any significant changes and communicate those changes to the ADON/DON according to facility policy and protocol.

·        Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.

·        Cooperate with and coordinate social and activity programs with nursing service schedules.

·        Notify the resident’s physician and/or next of kin when the resident is involved in an accident/incident or if there is a significant change in the resident’s condition.

·        Cooperate with restorative and rehabilitative programs as requested.

·        Inspect the treatment areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

·        Administer professional services such as: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings, packs colostomy and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc. as required.

·       Administer restraints for residents in accordance with physician’s orders, established policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

·        Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.

 Experience           

·        A minimum of one year nursing experience required.

·        Supervisory experience with Nursing Assistants.

·        Long Term Care and MDS/RAI experience strongly desired.

·        Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state.

1. At least six (6) months as a staff nurse in a long-term care facility.

JOB SUMMARY: $27.25-$31.75- NO CALLS PLEASE to follow up on your application please email HR: PFHR@VanguardHC.com

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to provide direct nursing care and services to assure resident safety to residents as a member of an interdisciplinary team of care providers and to plan, supervise and evaluate the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants. 

 JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Plan, assign, supervise and evaluate all responsibilities to be performed by members of the nursing staff under your supervision, so that care and services are provided on the basis of staff qualifications, resident acuity, required duties and physical layout of the facility.

·         Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to associates for whom you are responsible.

·         As requested by the Director of Nursing or designee, assist in reviewing department policies, procedures and job descriptions and making recommendations for revisions.

·         Implement and monitor compliance with all established policies and procedures.

·         Meet regularly with your assigned nursing staff and support personnel to plan and communicate appropriate care-related services and activities for your residents, communicate residents’ concerns and needs and discuss other vital information related to resident care and facility practices. Develop staff assignments as indicated.

·         Cooperate with other resident services to ensure that residents’ individual care plans are being followed.

·         Participate in the facility’s quality improvement to discuss resident, personnel and facility related business.

·         Meet with other nursing service and facility personnel on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improve services.

·         Review complaints made by your assigned personnel and communicate such information to the Director of Nursing or designee, as appropriate.

·         Participate in facility surveys made by authorized regulatory agencies.

·         Participate in the admission, transfer and discharge of residents as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

·         Must be a graduate from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurses with a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN.

·         CPR Certified 

JOB SUMMARY: 7a-7p 3/2 split FULL TIME $34.00-$38.00

The primary purpose of the Registered Respiratory Therapist position is to perform critical and non-critical respiratory care procedures and/or diagnostic procedures through physician directives and to assure resident safety.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·         Possess an in-depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary patho-physiology and clinical applications of respiratory care principles essential to allow employee to assist the physician in assessing the efficacy or therapy and devising an effective therapy care plan.

·         Effective communication skills in dealing with patients of all ages, staff members and physicians.

·         Numerical ability to evaluate statistical data and make various computations.

·         Clerical ability to read reports and utilize data accurately.

·         Ability to follow various respiratory care and to recognize possible hazards and toxic effects of gases and therapy.

·         Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education

·         Certificate of completion from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program and Registered by the AARC.

Experience      

·         Two years or more.

·         Licensed by the state in which you work as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Specific Requirements

·         Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

·         Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.

·         Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

·         Must have advanced training in long-term care administration.

·         Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Microsoft Windows applications.

·         Must have general knowledge of computer systems, electronic medical records

·         Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care administration.

·         Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise others.

·         Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the program, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality long-term care and maintaining a sound operation.

·         Must be thoroughly familiar with laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administration.

 NO CALLS PLEASE to follow up on your application please email HR: PFHR@VanguardHC.com

The primary purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant Transporter position is to provide each assigned

resident with excellent daily nursing care and services to assure resident safety in accordance with

the resident’s assessment and plan of care, and as may be directed by your supervisor. Under direct

supervision, performs duties necessary to provide safe, courteous and efficient transport of patients,

equipment, supplies and specimens to and from patient care areas and departments within the

facility or campus assigned.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

• Identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc. as necessary.

• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.

• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.

• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the RN Team Leader as soon as possible.

• Report and provide statement for all events, accidents and incidents you observe on the shift as they

occur.

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions

• Transports patients by assisting patients in and out of taxis, ambulances, and cars; lifting patients on and

off beds; moving them to and from special service and treatment areas; using wheelchairs or moveable

beds.

• Transports equipment and supplies; delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care

areas.

• Transports laboratory specimens by picking-up specimens and delivering them to specified laboratory.

• Safely transport patients to and from each location by following all safety protocols/processes.

• Retrieves and stores transport equipment.

• Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.

• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups including the use of patient lift

equipment.

• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper

requested equipment.

• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.

• Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive. Offers blankets, checks modesty and only

engages in appropriate conversation involving patients.

• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.

• Maintains equipment and reports equipment needing repairs.

• Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state local governmental regulations.

• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient's rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies

and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completes all necessary delivery forms and paperwork including, but not limited to invoices, work

orders, manifests and logs, patient care instructions, route sheets, etc.

• Delivers equipment and oxygen as required in accordance with industry standards and applicable

federal, state and local governmental regulations.

• Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle.

• Educates the patient and/or caregiver on the safe use and maintenance of the delivered items.

• Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition.

• Observes additional needs that the patient may have and reports to management during morning

meeting

• Reports equipment hazards and/or product incidents as required

• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up,

admission kit available, etc.)

• Greet residents and escort them to their room.

• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.

• Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.)

• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.

• Store resident’s clothing.

• Assist residents with packing their personal belongings when they are being transferred or discharged.

• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.

• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.

Personnel Functions

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as

instructed by your supervisor.

• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.

• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing

services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a

calm environment throughout the unit and the shift.

• Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and

correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services and participate in Team Conference.

• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

• Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.

Personal Nursing Care Functions

• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.

• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.

• Assist residents with hygiene needs to include:

• Daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.)

• Bathing (i.e. bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed

• Dressing/undressing as necessary

• Hair care needs (i.e. combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.)

• Nail care (i.e. clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toe nails)

• Shaving male residents

• Controlling hair growth on female residents (i.e. facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed

• Keeping residents dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc. when they become wet or soiled)

• Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.

• Make beds (occupied and unoccupied.)

• Put extra linens on bed as requested.

• Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position, utilizing positioning devices as indicated.

• Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable

commode, etc.)

• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.

• Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.

• Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.

• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests and appointments (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental,

physician dialysis, etc.)

• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e. church, parties, visitors, physician,

dialysis).

• Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc. as necessary.

• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs,

bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.

• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, removing wax and hair, cleaning

eyeglasses/hearing aids, dentures, etc.) as instructed.

• Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.

• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations, as instructed.

• Answer resident calls promptly.

• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance

with his/her wishes.

• Assist with the care of the dying resident as directed.

• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.

The primary purpose of the Admissions Nurse RN is to evaluate and admit patients to the organization’s services in accordance with established policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of nursing practice. This Nurse conducts comprehensive assessments, determines patient eligibility for services, explains care options, obtains required consents, and initiates individualized care plans that promote safe and effective transitions into care. It also serves as the first clinical contact for new patients and families, ensuring that admissions are completed accurately, efficiently, and with compassion. This position requires an in-depth understanding of clinical criteria, regulatory compliance, and the ability to educate patients and caregivers about available services and expectations of care.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

Reviews medications on referrals and performs an analysis regarding availability of medications and clinical capabilities.

Transcribes physician’s orders and queries the physician as needed to ensure accuracy of resident medical information prior to admitting the resident.

Reviews and evaluates resident diagnoses and overall condition related to criteria for skilled coverage as well as related to medical eligibility criteria for long term care placement prior to admitting the resident.

Assists with processing referrals timely on a daily basis as assigned by the Admissions Director.

Identifies and documents primary and other diagnoses codes for all admissions and readmissions in the medical record based on a review of the available medical information.

Informs the Admissions Director of obstacles or barriers to admitting residents and recommends solutions to such obstacles and barriers.

Communicates with interdisciplinary team members timely regarding clinical needs such as equipment, medications, etc. for pending admissions.

Speaks effectively with physicians when necessary to clarify medical information

Participates in offsite referral patient assessments as necessary.

Facilitates completion of all required clinical assessments for New Admits.

Performs skin audits, order audits, referral reviews.

Serves as the Admissions Coordinator backup and interacts with referral sources.

Develop long-range and short-range marketing plans, establishing goals and objectives consistent with the overall goals and annual budget of the facility.

Develop and implement promotional activities that highlight the facility’s ability to provide quality care and services.

Track relevant marketing data such as inquiries by number, quality and source, conversion ratios, admission patterns, census and mix, and discharges and prepare reports as required by the Administrator.

Lecture before groups relative to health and long-term care services.

Act as a liaison with physician offices, discharge planners and other referral sources.

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility, specifically social services and nursing.

Maintain professional confidentiality.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in nursing required.

Experience

Must have three to five (3-5) years’ experience in nursing, preferably in long term care. Admissions experience also preferred.

NO CALLS PLEASE to follow up on your application please email HR: PFHR@VanguardHC.com

The primary purpose of the Receptionist/Office Assistant position is to provide excellent customer service to our external public and clerical support for the administrative needs of the facility and to assure resident safety.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Public Relations Functions

• Assist guests with entering/exiting facility.
• Greet the public in an inviting and friendly manner.
• Offer refreshment, engage in light conversation and fulfill visitors’ requests as necessary.
• Answer a multiple line telephone and direct callers to the appropriate person or department.
• Take accurate messages and route to appropriate person/department.
• Escort visitors, if necessary, to resident rooms or other areas of the facility.
• Provide general information, directions, etc. about the facility and services to visitors, guests, residents, vendors, etc.
• Ensure guests/visitors abide by existing rules and refuse admission to persons as directed and necessary.
• Report suspicious persons/information to supervisor immediately.
• Screen disgruntled vendor, family member and associate calls and direct them to the appropriate person.
• Assist in orientation of new associates as directed.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

·         Enter monthly ancillaries for labs, radiology, pharmacy charges, etc. (follow up with vendors to ensure this information is sent timely and prior to close - typically on the first working day of the month)

·         Reconciliation and management of facility petty cash

·         Reconciliation and management of the resident trust fund petty cash

·         Distribute funds to residents following facility and governmental guidelines

·         Open mail daily and distribute

·         Batch checks received in the mail and from families daily and scan to AR Mailbox and to Vanguard Cash for corporate posting if payments toward account balances, then scan payments into the appropriate account using the check scanner. (resident trust fund - Simply Deposit, payments for patient account balances - Pinnacle Bank)

·         Manage RFMS and complete necessary forms for completing representative payee for Social Security

·         Process and send resident trust fund statements quarterly or when requested by the family

·         Provides assistance to the Administrative team in special assigned projects.

·         Perform general secretarial and administrative duties as required by the Administrator team.

·         Maintain a productive working relationship with the medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.

·         Send re-authorizations for managed care.

·         Assist with admissions paperwork.

·         Assist with facility tours.

·         Submit HMO authorizations

·         Provide back-up assistance for Admissions and Business Office Manager.

 Administrative Support Functions

• Receive and follow reception schedule from your supervisor.
• Receive requests from within the facility and locate person through paging system.
• Receive, sort and distribute mail as directed.
• Operate copier, office machines i.e., fax, adding machine, calculator, etc. as directed.
• Operate computer as directed.
• Order office supplies as directed.
• Assist department directors in administrative matters (i.e., typing reports, correspondence, etc.)
• Maintain a current file/listing of residents by name and room number, emergency phone numbers, members of on-call staff, department extensions, key staff extensions, etc.

 Meeting/Event Planning Functions

• Coordinate hotel, transportation meal arrangements as directed.
• Order and coordinate set-up for lunches for meetings or special events.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

·         Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

·         Advanced education in secretarial skills or degree is desired.

 Experience              

·         Must have a minimum of six (6) months experience as a Receptionist, Office Assistant or similar position.

·         Must be able to type a minimum of 40 wpm.

·         Must be familiar with Microsoft Word.

·         Should be familiar with other Microsoft applications (i.e. EXCEL, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook)

·         Must be able to handle multiple tasks and perform well under pressure of deadlines.

The primary purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant position is to provide each assigned resident with excellent daily nursing care and services to assure resident safety in accordance with the resident’s assessment and plan of care, and as may be directed by your supervisor.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Administrative Functions

• Identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc. as necessary.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the RN Team Leader as soon as possible.
• Report and provide statement for all events, accidents and incidents you observe on the shift as they occur.

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Functions

• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.)
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.)
• Inventory and mark the resident’s personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident’s clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal belongings when they are being transferred or discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents from vehicles as necessary.

Personnel Functions

• Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisor.
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and the shift.
• Meet with your shift’s nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services and participate in Team Conference.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to your supervisor.

Personal Nursing Care Functions

• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist residents with hygiene needs to include:

·        Daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.)

·        Bathing (i.e. bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed

·        Dressing/undressing as necessary

·        Hair care needs (i.e. combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.)

·        Nail care (i.e. clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toe nails)

·        Shaving male residents

·        Controlling hair growth on female residents (i.e. facial hair, under arms, on legs, etc.) as instructed

·        Keeping residents dry (i.e. change gown, clothing, linen, etc. when they become wet or soiled)

• Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident.
• Make beds (occupied and unoccupied.)
• Put extra linens on bed as requested.
• Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position, utilizing positioning devices as indicated.
• Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.)
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
• Keep incontinent residents clean and dry.
• Check and report bowel movements and character of stools as instructed.
• Assist residents in preparing for medical tests and appointments (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, physician dialysis, etc.)
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e. church, parties, visitors, physician, dialysis).
• Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activity and social programs, etc. as necessary.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Provide eye and ear care (i.e., warm/cold compresses, removing wax and hair, cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aids, dentures, etc.) as instructed.
• Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations, as instructed.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes.
• Assist with the care of the dying resident as directed.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state.
• Possess some computer skills and understanding of documentation software program preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a positive attitude and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

NO CALLS PLEASE Email resume to PFHR@VanguardHC.com for follow ups

JOB SUMMARY: 5am-1:30pm $10.00-$14.50

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and to assure resident safety.

Dietary Service Functions

·        Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

·        Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

·        Serve food according to established portion and control procedures.

·        Work in various line functions as assigned.

·        Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.

·        Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

·        Sweep and mop floors as directed.

·        Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.

·        Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

·        Wash and clean utensils as directed.

·        Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

·        Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.

·        Assist cook in preparing meals.

·        Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

·        Obtain food supplies for next meal.

·        Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

·        Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

·        Serve food in dining room as instructed.

·        Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are ready for next meal.

·        Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.

·        Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.

·        Make only authorized food substitutions.

·        Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

·        Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.

·        High School diploma or GED preferred.

 Experience           

·        On-the-job training provided.

·        Some experience in food service helpful.

NO CALLS PLEASE Email resume to PFHR@VanguardHC.com for follow ups

JOB SUMMARY: 12pm-8pm $13.00-$16.00

 The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook position is to prepare food for the residents at the facility and to assure resident safety.

Dietary Service Functions

·        Prepare meals according to planned menus.

·        Prepare and serve meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

·        Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

·        Prepare food for therapeutic diets according to planned menus.

·        Prepare food according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.

·        Prepare and serve nutritional supplements and snacks.

·        Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.

·        Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.

·        Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.

·        Make only authorized food substitutions.

·        Assist in serving meals when necessary.

·        Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

 Education

·        Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10^th) grade education.

·        High School diploma or GED preferred.

 Experience           

·        Must have one (1) year of experience as a cook or in food preparation.

Experience in a health care facility is preferred