Elmcroft Senior Living Communities

A dynamic and growing leader in Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, our organization is dedicated to providing quality care to all patients. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who want to learn and grow with our organization.

We are currently seeking a Cook who would be responsible for preparing food in accordance with the facility, local, state and federal guidelines. Responsible for preparing food that meets quality standards and provide supervision to dietary staff as directed.

Essential job duties include but are not limited to:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and production sheets.
• Makes any necessary menu changes or substitutions, reports and records such changes as directed.
• Prepare and serve meals that are timely, palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Address any complaints or grievances by the resident or families promptly and report the complaint and actions taken to resolve the concern to the Supervisor.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control and at proper temperature procedures.
• Record temperature checks for food, dishwasher, cooler and freezer as directed.
• Report concerns with food temperature findings or dishwasher temperature variances from the acceptable range.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Perform duties in a manner that avoids unnecessary food waste.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Prepare nutritional bedtime snacks.
• Assist with employee meal preparation and service as directed.
• Pre–prepare any necessary food items for the next meal or next day meals i.e., pulls needed food items from the freezer.
• Assist with and /or monitor the tray preparation and tray delivery as instructed.
• Check for new dietary orders and assure that they are implemented timely.
• Assure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the residents’ meal tray.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and with the established facility procedures.
• Assure that food storage areas are clean and properly arranged at all times.
• Report all accidents or problems as established by department policies and complete reports as directed.
• Attend all mandatory in-services.
• Monitor for hazardous conditions and report any identified to the Supervisor.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned work areas to assure that cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained.
• Comply with the established cleaning schedule to maintain optimal sanitation of the dishware, pots, pans, equipment and all surfaces.
• Assure that refuse is disposed of daily and in accordance with the facility established procedures.
• Assist in monitoring that stock levels of staple/ non-staple food, supplies, equipment etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all time.
• Assist with the placement of stock items in storage areas as directed.
• Assist in the monitoring of containers of hazardous chemicals used in the dietary department to assure that they are properly labeled.
• Assist with the verification of food and supply deliveries by reviewing invoices etc. at the time of delivery.
• Follow all established policy and procedures of the facility.
• Work cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Report to work in neat and clean attire.
• Report to work as scheduled and be punctual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

A dynamic and growing leader in Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, our organization is dedicated to providing quality care to all patients. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who want to learn and grow with our organization.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - RN - to perform acts requiring the knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills in accordance with the Registered Nurse scope of practice.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the monitoring of the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to ensure an adequate supply to meet the residents’ needs.
• Practice safety and exposure control measures consistently and effectively. Periodically review the department policies and procedure manual to maintain necessary operational knowledge.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection and palpation.
• Assist in the admission, transfer or discharge process. Work with other health agencies and family members to meet the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care and discharge of residents as necessary.
• Participate in the plan of care development and implement therapeutic interventions accordingly.
• Provide supervision and direction to subordinate staff as directed. Monitor performance of staff on an ongoing basis during each tour of duty for completion of tasks and assignments in a manner consistent with the quality standards established.
• Follow facility policy and procedure for necessary staff disciplinary action.
• Utilize nursing skills, judgment and facility protocols either directly or via delegation to others for preventive health services, including but not limited to resident disease prevention or management, nutrition, skincare, hygiene, turning and repositioning, activities of daily living and infection prevention.
• Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress and enhance the resident’s ability to cope.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Monitor the results of physical, occupational and speech pathology activities.
• Practice safety and exposure control measures consistently and effectively. Use safety equipment and supplies as per policy including mechanical lifts and personal protective equipment as indicated. Supervise subordinates for same.
• Provide the necessary instruction or correction to nursing staff in order to provide the necessary resident services and promote the safety of residents, visitors and staff.
• Monitor the staffing requirements and report concerns regarding the quantity or quality of individuals on duty and follow facility procedure for replacement staffing.
• Participate in the orientation of new personnel as directed.
• Receive physician or other Health Care Professional (HCP) orders, transcribe them promptly and initiate actions accordingly.
• Accompany physicians (or other HCP) on patient visits and document in the clinical record appropriately, including all pertinent communication and activities.
• Notify physicians of resident condition changes or need for additional orders or to report any pertinent information that is deemed necessary to promote the health and well being of the resident.
• Notify resident family/responsible party of condition changes in accordance with facility policy.
• Document all resident information accurately in the clinical record, on all required forms, charts etc. as directed and in keeping with professional standards.
• Administer medications or treatments via all routes prescribed and in accordance with the Registered Nurse scope of practice. (IV, NG, GT etc.) and as per facility protocol.
• Perform professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, drainage bags, phlebotomy, massage and range of motion exercises as per accepted standards of practice and per facility policy and procedure.
• Promote adherence to all resident rights and addresses any concerns or grievances expressed per facility policy.
• Communicate effectively with other nurses at shift change by sharing important resident care information and activities to promote continuity of resident care.
• Take measures directly or by delegation to maintain a clean and safe work environment, including the nursing station, common areas, patient rooms and hallways etc. on each tour of duty.
• Participate in agency surveys in a manner that is helpful and dedicated to a positive outcome.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/D/V