Homemaker - Adult Day Program Part-time (Days)\n

Report to: Adult Day Director\n

Part-time 20 hrs. - Monday through Friday 8:30am - 1:30pm\n

GENERAL DESCRIPTION\n

The Homemaker will work as a member of the interdisciplinary Adult Day Program team. The Homemaker is responsible for collaborative menu planning, food ordering and stocking, applying and documenting nutritional principles, safe food handling practices and the overall sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining area.\n

JOB DUTIES \/ RESPONSIBILITIES \/ EXPECTATIONS\n\nExhibit a strong positive attitude toward JSS Mission, Vision and Core Values and customer service and have a genuine interest in individualized Person First\nPromote meaningful relationships with clients, families, visitors and regulators, always reflecting a professional appearance and attitude.\nKeeps the overall function of the kitchen and dietary program running smoothly. Work with the Team to ensure a neat, clean appearance of the dining area at all times. Participates in action teams\/ad hoc as required.\nMaintaining a clean, safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the kitchen and dining area for potential hazards, implementing practices utilizing appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care, participate in investigating and reporting all incidents and accidents, observing for safe work habits and addressing observations.\n\n

Education: HS Diploma or GED\n

Experience: At least 1year of experience working in a Health Care or Food Services industry \n

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES\n\nEmbracing and consistently demonstrating the following competencies, including:\nPerson-Centered \nCritical Thinking Skills \nTaking the Initiative \nLearning and Teaching Person-Centered Philosophy\nConflict Facilitation \nInterpersonal Sensitivity and Communication Skills \nDementia Sensitivity\nAbility to read, write and follow oral\/written instructions, and provide feedback
\nAbility to recognize changes in client status and convey changes to the nurse.\nSuccessful completion of ServSafe® course and certification.\nKnowledge of applicable federal, state, county and regulations.\nGenuine interest in the care of older adults.\nUnderstanding, patience, tact in dealing with the chronically ill and those with cognitive decline.\n\n\nProfessionally and positively represent Jewish Senior Services. \nGood physical and mental health.\n\n\nAbility to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.\nPossess sight\/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.\nMust function independently.\nMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of clients during emergency situations.\nExtensive walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting (50 lbs. or more), pushing and pulling.\n