Shifts: 5:30 am to 1:30 pm & 12:00 pm to 8:00pm

Must be able to work morning, evening hours & every other weekend.

Must be flexible with shift start and end times

Previous Nursing Home experience a plus.

At Mary Wade you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality clinical care with deep compassion and empathy for long term care and short term rehab. If you find meaning working in direct care in a medical setting, working in our skilled nursing facility may be for you.

Due to excellent patient to aide ratios, we take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Stringent infection control guidelines are followed to ensure resident and employee safety. Everyone is held accountable to these standards.

We have 94 beds varying from Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehab. Our resident population is primarily seniors with varying levels of acuity.

For 156 years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and directs preparation of food served to following standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved.
• Assist the Dietary Director and the day/evening supervisor with diet change documentation.
• Directs and assists in daily scheduled cleaning duties of the department ensuring compliance with established sanitary and infection control standards.
• Carves and apportions food for serving and may assist in serving duties.
• Assists with setup for meal service on resident units. Set up includes preparing all food items and all items needed for meal service, plates, utensils, special equipment needed and all adaptive equipment.
• Prepares desserts, special resident requests and items needed for meal service on units. Separates and make sure all items on menus are on units or in cool check containers.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate maturity, sound judgment and a positive demeanor in all situations is a MUST!
• Have strong customer service skills
• Have a strong positive attendance track record
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Be able to be flexible to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure
• Possess a "Do whatever it takes" mentality
• Must be able to read breakdown menu, be aware of all resident food allergies, to be able to measure, prepare all food items within diet orders.
• Must be able to read and understand residents diets, allergies, fluid restrictions, for service from hot carts on units.
• Must be ServeSafe Certified and Sanitation Certified
• Must be flexible with duties shifting between cooking, preparing day and evening shifts.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

We’re proud to offer health plans through ConnectiCare, a leading health insurer with award-winning customer service and in-person help around the state. ConnectiCare has an extensive network of providers delivering high-quality care (state, regional, and national coverage), and 100% of Connecticut hospitals are in-network.

Affordable healthcare! Pay only 12 to 18 percent of the monthly premium with Mary Wade covering the majority of the Connecticare health insurance premium. Dental and Vision are also offered at very low rates.

Life struggles causing stress? We understand that mental health support is a priority in the healthcare industry which is why we provide our Employee Assistance Program at no cost. Get support immediately and long term with 24/7 access to practitioners. Many other wellness services also available.

Want to get a degree or earn job related credentials? Our Tuition Reimbursement benefit helps cover the costs.

• Secure your future with our 403b Retirement Plan. Save with our 50% matching dollar program.
• Work in a facility known for cleanliness, friendliness and delicious food.
• Be on a team known for excellent care and high nursing standards.
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Break Times are Paid
• Employee Assisted Housing Program for purchase of home in Fair Haven
• Flu Shot – company paid
• Weekly Payroll
• 7 paid Holidays
• Beautiful garden for outdoor lunch and breaks
• Benefit partners offering identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts
• Free parking on-site and located near New Haven Bus Line

What can you expect at Mary Wade?

• Highly skilled leadership that coach you to grow your skills and knowledge
• Fair-minded management that wants you to succeed
• Excellent orientation, on-boarding and continuous skill development
• Open door culture – speak to leadership anytime
• A reputation you can be proud to represent - we deliver the highest quality medical services!

Covid Vaccine and Booster required per Executive Order 13B: Protection of Public Health and Safety during Covid-19 Pandemic: Long Term Care Facility Staff Vaccination.

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