What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIETARY AIDE/ASST position at Newport News Behavioral Health Center?
Responsibilities:
Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as:
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families of The Meadows at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
EEO Statement
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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualifications:
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.
Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for the Mental Health Technician (MHT) position, such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families of The Meadows at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Mental Health Technician (MHT) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates dishwashing machine in pulling, loading, and unloading positions.
- Maintains adequate stock of food and non-food supplies before and during meal service.
- Cleans service areas and tables in dining room between meals.
- Washes and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and puts away when dry.
- Maintains a clean and orderly dish room.
- Practices kitchen safety rules.
- Practices high standard for food service sanitation rules and regulations.
- Maintains high standards of personal hygiene, food service safety and sanitation.
- Assists in food preparation.
- Disposes of trash and garbage.
- Collects meal tickets.
- Serves meals to residents, staff, and visitors.
- Maintains food and supplies in resident and staff snack areas.
- Maintains stock and sanitation in dispenser machines.
- Puts food and supplies away in storerooms, refrigerators, and freezer.
- Helps train and orient new Food Service Workers.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Participates in facility-wide in-service training and staff education programs.
SERVICE STANDARDS/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FUNCTION:
- Promotes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the facility by becoming familiar with and complying with facility and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains licenses and certifications required for the position.
- Attends mandatory training annually to maintain competency.
- Complies with facility and department policies and procedures.
- Interacts and communicates with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a cooperative team-work environment.
- Accepts facility Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
- Seeks additional knowledge and training to develop and maintain skills.
- Understands and supports the mission of the facility and department.
- Uses appropriate counseling skills by de-escalating aggression, using active listening skills, using appropriate tone and volume of voice, providing a high frequency and variety of positive reinforcements, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a positive peer culture.
- Consistently meets facility and regulatory training requirements by attending all mandatory meetings and staff training sessions as required.
Qualifications:
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in Food Service preferred.
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852- 3449.
