with light meal preparation assistance and clean up.
This individual must be able to effectively communicate both in written and oral form. The Kitchen Aid assists the Foodservice Director of Covington Senior Living in the evaluation of operational performance, quality of service, and delivery and competitiveness with other area communities.
This person must have excellent leadership skills to aid in motivating and developing the resident staff. This individual must be highly organized and possess outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Kitchen Aid reports to the Food Service Director and is responsible for carrying
out the primary duties of food preparation as outlined by the Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director of Covington Senior Living. These essential functions include, but are not limited to: § Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with employees, residents, residents’ families, visitors, and coworkers in a professional and confidential manner.
§ Initiate and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities based on the four components; resident satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process/system refinement, and financial impact. § Demonstrate the ability to embrace and project the values of the community: compassion, positivity, respectful communication,
responsibility, trust, community, safety, respect, teamwork, partnership, service, integrity, efficiency, and financial responsibility.
§ Communicate accurate and pertinent information regarding resident’s well-being. § Ensure that standards and objectives for safe food handling are met. § Apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills when needed. § Work to establish a group culture to enable Covington Senior Living to function as a whole. DUTIES The Kitchen Aid is expected to perform position-related duties that include, but are not limited to: Dietary § Complete all tasks communicated to prepare kitchen and dining room for resident meal times.
For example: rolling silverware, setting tables, folding napkins and other such tasks. § Greet residents in the dining room, take orders for meals and answer questions about meal selections. Serve residents their daily choices and clear tables when they are finished. § Accommodate resident and community guests in the dining room and ensure such meals are properly billed for. § Retrieve dishes and utensils following meals and ensure all dishes and utensils are washed and properly sanitized. § Deliver Room Trays and retrieve all community dishware from resident apartments. § Provide residents with snacks as requested from the kitchen.
§ Assist in planning and executing of special event and holiday buffets. § Deliver Staff meals to breakroom. Regulatory and Legal § Ensure compliance to policies related to safe food handling and infection control. § Bring the Executive Director/Assistant Executive Director’s attention to any deficiencies that may arise and correct as necessary. § Ensure compliance to policies relating to work site safely, blood-borne pathogens, hazard communication. § Ensure compliance with respect to risk management; death, the dying and the aging process; fire safety; disaster preparedness; residents’ rights; and grievance procedures.
§ Assist during a state survey or other in-house inspection of records as necessary. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Essential Qualifications Education/Certification§ High School diploma or equivalent. § A certification from a physician, nurse practitioner, or other health professional to verify no communicable diseases, open skin lesions, or any other health problems that would interfere with job performance. § No previous felony conviction, or conviction for fraud of the federal government. § CPR certified and first aid certification.
§ Criminal background check (BCI). § TB test. § Food Handlers Permit. § 18+ years of age. § One year of experience in the food service field preferred. § Successful completion of Covington Senior Living training program. Skills/Abilities§ Knowledge of the assisted living care industry. § Excellent leadership skills. § Decisive, well-informed, decision-maker. § Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. § Capacity to work effectively with different types of people. § Ability to work efficiently and professionally under pressure with time constraints. § Ability to calmly handle stressful situations.
§ Demonstrate organizational capabilities. § Knowledge of food safety. Preferred Qualifications § Well-rounded with developed outside interests. POSITION ENVIRONMENT This position requires the ability to work under time pressures, and the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals. Physical demands include moving boxes, light equipment and supplies, and operating kitchen equipment. Standing for long periods of time (up to 2-4 hours per day) may be required. Lifting, up to twenty-five pounds, on a regular basis is required. Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to fifty pounds is also required.
Requires hearing to normal range and corrected vision. The kitchen aid facilitates and participates in menu planning on behalf of Covington Senior Living. This position is an exempt position under the FLSA and does require overtime in order to accomplish those duties outlined and to complete projects. Occasional stress related to multiple responsibilities is anticipated.
by working with all departments, the shop and medical community, families and administrative staff to provide for resident needs with continuity and adherence to the scope of practice and licensure for the community. This person provides complete supervision of the medication room, pass techniques, documentation and supervision and provision of care related to medication in the community.
The Medication Tech must, within the individual’s area of focus, assure compliance with Covington Senior Living’s quality standards as well as State and Federal regulations. This individual must be highly organized and possess outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
The Medication Tech works closely with the Community RN, Executive Director and Asst. Executive Director to ensure operational performance, quality service, and competitiveness with other area facilities.
The Resident Caregiver must be a firm decision-maker, taking into consideration the impact of that decision on the overall organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Medication Tech reports to the Community RN, Executive Director and Asst. Executive Director. The Resident Caregiver is responsible for carrying out the primary duties as outlined by the Executive Director. These essential functions include, but are not limited to: § Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with
employees, residents, residents’ families, visitors, and coworkers in a professional and confidential manner.
§ Initiate and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities based on the four components; resident satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process/system refinement, and financial impact. § Demonstrate the ability to embrace and project the values of the facility: compassion, positivity, respectful communication, responsibility, trust, community, safety, respect, teamwork, partnership, service, integrity, efficiency and financial responsibility. § Communicate accurate and pertinent information to facilitate effective and efficient resident care.
§ Provide informative written and oral correspondence. § Make informative, decisive decisions. § Oversee the daily operations of resident care as it relates to medication administration. § Apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills when needed. § Maintain awareness of governmental, societal, legal, environmental, and competitive factors which effect the facility. § Work to establish a group culture to enable Covington Senior Living to function as a whole. DUTIES The Medication Tech is expected to perform position-related duties that include, but are not limited to: § Ensure all medication documentation is current and correct, including MARs, Physician’s Orders, shop Documents, etc.
§ Ensure medication room/carts are completely stocked with all required medications including OTC medications that are ordered by the physicians of residents receiving medication assistance. § Communicate all medication changes to residents, staff, & family members. § Coordinate medication orders and deliveries with the shop. § Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed. § Monitor Psychotropic medication use is congruent with physician orders endure resident behaviors actually warrant the use of medication.
§ Control Medication Cart access and key assignment. § Pour, pass, and assist with administration of medication in accordance with state regulations. § Read all communication notes regarding the community between the various shifts of the community. § Assist Resident Caregivers (CNAs) with providing personal care to residents who are on services with the community. § Document all care given to residents in ADL Charting. Regulatory and Legal § Comply with community’s policies and procedures and recommend changes as necessary. § Bring to the Administration’s attention to any deficiencies that may arise.
§ Ensure compliance to policies relating to blood-borne pathogens, hazard communication, and infection control. § Ensure compliance with respect to risk management; the dying and the aging process; fire safety; disaster preparedness; residents’ rights; grievance procedures; and medication administration. § Other § Develop skills and education through other higher educational and/or continuing education opportunities. Annual continuing education requirements shall be determined by State regulations or as required by the Executive Director.
§ Complete full orientation upon hire. § Attend staff meetings as required. § Participate in patient care planning conferences. § Set a good example to all employees of punctuality, dependability, productivity, use of time (no cell phone/texting, social media, or computer use). Display genuine resident care, positive and happy attitude, work ethic, communication skills, confidentiality, and trust. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Essential Qualifications Education/Certification§ High School diploma or equivalent. § A certification from a physician, nurse practitioner, or other health care professional to verify no communicable diseases, open skin lesions, or any other health problems that would interfere with job performance.
§ No previous felony conviction, or conviction for fraud of the federal government. § CPR certified and first aid certification. § Criminal background check (BCI). § TB test. § CNA certificate. § Med Tech Certification§ 18+ years of age. Skills/Abilities§ Knowledge of the assisted living care industry. § Decisive, well-informed, decision-maker. § Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form. § Capacity to work effectively with different types of people.
§ Ability to work efficiently and professionally under pressure with time constraints. § Ability to calmly handle stressful situations. § Demonstrate organizational capabilities.
