Dietary Aide (Evening Shift) bei Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

🌿 About Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home

Apply today at www.oslnh.com/employment

Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home, Inc. (OSLNH) is a state-of-the-art, 60-bed long-term care facility with a 12-bed memory care unit, proudly managed by Native American Health Management (NAHM). Oversight of the facility is provided by a dedicated three-person Board of Directors.

Located in Nebraska, OSLNH is guided by a mission to deliver exceptional elder care in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion, while honoring the rich culture and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

💙 Our Mission

To provide a continuum of excellent care and service to the aging in a spirit of love, respect, and compassion — honoring the culture, values, and traditions of the Sioux Nation.

🩺 Our Commitment

Our primary goal is to help every resident reach and maintain their highest level of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We encourage self-sufficiency, growth, and engagement — supporting residents as they continue to live meaningful, purpose-filled lives.

Working in long-term care is both challenging and deeply rewarding, and our staff takes pride in providing the best possible care through teamwork, compassion, and professional excellence.

🌟 What We Offer

• Competitive Starting Wage

• Day & Night Shift Differentials

• Excellent Benefits Package

• 401(k) Plan with 4% Employer Match

• Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

• Dental (DELTA) and Vision (VSP) Coverage

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• AFLAC Supplemental Options

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling

• Referral Program

❤️ Join Our Team

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of elders and want to be part of a caring, community-centered team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now at www.oslnh.com/employment

Purpose of Your Position

The Dietary Aide supports the dietary department by assisting in the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals that meet residents’ nutritional and dietary needs. This role helps promote resident health, comfort, and satisfaction through high-quality food service in accordance with facility standards, safety regulations, and dietary guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

👩‍🍳 Meal Preparation & Service

• Assist in preparing meals, snacks, and beverages according to dietary guidelines and menu plans.

• Serve meals promptly and courteously while ensuring proper portion control and presentation.

• Deliver food trays to residents and assist with serving in the dining room as needed.

• Ensure meals meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of each resident.

🧾 Sanitation & Safety

• Clean and sanitize dining areas, food carts, dishes, and kitchen equipment after each meal service.

• Maintain food safety and infection control procedures at all times.

• Handle food and equipment safely and in compliance with state and facility regulations.

• Monitor temperature controls for food storage and preparation areas.

🧺 Organization & Inventory

• Restock supplies and ingredients as needed to maintain efficient meal service.

• Assist in taking inventory and report shortages to the Cook or Dietary Manager.

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard-free.

🕊️ Resident Interaction

• Interact courteously and professionally with residents, ensuring meal preferences and needs are met.

• Report any concerns regarding residents’ food intake, preferences, or difficulties to nursing or dietary leadership.

• Support residents’ dignity and independence during mealtime.

⚙️ Working Conditions

• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the workday.

• May be exposed to temperature changes, wet floors, cleaning chemicals, and kitchen equipment.

• Interacts with residents, staff, and visitors in a variety of situations.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior experience in food service, healthcare, or long-term care setting is helpful but not required — training will be provided.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.

• Dependable, compassionate, and able to work well as part of a team.

• Courteous and patient when interacting with residents, families, and coworkers.

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

• Willingness to learn and maintain knowledge of dietary procedures and sanitation standards.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

(With or without reasonable accommodation)

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds safely.

• Must be able to tolerate temperature changes and humidity common in kitchen environments.

• Able to cope with the mental and emotional demands of a busy food service setting.

• Must be able to relate to and work with residents who are elderly, disabled, or emotionally upset.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.