Dining Assistant at Bethel Lutheran Home in Madison, SD

Apply Job Type Part-time Description Join a Team That Has Been Caring for Seniors with Heart Since 1962 Do you enjoy active, people-focused work? Do you enjoy a job that has clear routines, responsibilities, and expectations that are manageable and rewarding? If so, we’re currently seeking a Dining Assistant to join our team. Here’s what you’ll do: · Assist residents to and from the dining room or designated dining areas · Prepare residents for meals and assist with meal setup · Serve meals and beverages according to facility guidelines · Provide encouragement, conversation, and companionship during meals · Assist residents with eating and drinking as needed · Support residents with cognitive impairment, dementia, swallowing difficulties, vision impairments, or limited mobility · Accurately record food and fluid intake per facility policy · Observe and report changes in residents’ condition during mealtime to the Charge Nurse · Escort residents back to their rooms or other areas following meals · Help train or mentor new dining assistants (if experienced) · Additional job duties as required Requirements Physical Requirements: o Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 lbs. o Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move for extended periods Work Requirements: o Must pass a criminal background check o Must meet facility immunization requirements (e.g., flu shot, COVID-19 if applicable) o Must follow infection prevention, sanitation, and safety protocols o Willingness to take part in scheduled weekend/holiday rotations Here’s what you’ll need: · Be at least 16 years of age · Previous dietary or long-term care experience is helpful but not required. Here’s what you’ll need to be successful: · Comfortable working with the geriatric population · Patient and attentive to residents’ needs · Strong attention to detail · Positive attitude and willingness to learn · Reliable, punctual, and flexible · Ability to work well independently and as part of a team · Eager to grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters For more than 60 years, Bethel Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of exceptional care to our community’s older adults. Help deliver quality care – one meal at a time! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our residents’ health, comfort, and daily experience, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of a community with a legacy of exceptional care!