Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Retirement Plan
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
employee appreciation events
Gift cards
Performance increases
Monthly town hall meetings
Job Description
Piper Shores is Maine's premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, dedicated to providing exceptional care and living experiences to seniors. The community offers a full spectrum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care, all centered around a person-focused approach that prioritizes the dignity, comfort, and well-being of residents. Piper Shores is well-known for its commitment to quality care and its supportive environment where residents enjoy a continuum of care designed to adapt to their changing needs throughout their later years. As a nonprofit institution, Piper Shores reinvests its resources to enhance services and maintain an active,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ability to be trained in a positive approach to care
- strong communication skills
- compassionate and friendly demeanor
- ability to work in a team environment
- ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- ability to interpret menu and coordinate meal service
- ability to work cooperatively with others
- must comply with vaccine requirements under Maine law
- must complete two-step TB test upon hire
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- high school juniors or seniors with training and experience in a positive approach to care will be considered
- training or ability to be trained in a positive approach to care
- strong desire to work with a population living with dementia
- strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment
- compassionate and friendly demeanor and ability to demonstrate patience
- ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
- ability to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understands requests
- ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers
Job Duties
- Greet residents with warmth and familiarity
- assist with seating, cues, and transitions to and from the dining space
- serve meals in a timely and respectful manner, following individual dining plans and preferences
- accommodate resident choices and ensure that meal change requests are fulfilled
- provide respectful and dignified responses to last-minute meal change requests
- observe and report changes in eating habits, food intake, or behaviors to care staff and supervisor
- ensure dining area is safe, clean, and inviting before, during, and after meals
- set tables and serve meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines
- build relationships with residents and contribute to a consistent, calm, and comforting mealtime experience
- collaborate with care and dietary teams to accommodate special dietary needs and requests
- promote resident independence, choice, and dignity in all aspects of service
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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