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Location:

Avera Dells Area Health Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Primarily Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for all aspects of departments (Food Service, Gift Shop, Salon Services, Chaplaincy and Activities). Establish goals, objectives, standards of performance, and develop policies/procedures. Responsible for the overall daily operations, to assure quality services to residents, tenants, and guests.

What you will do

+ Provides for the analysis, collection and maintenance of records as needed by CMS, SD Health Department, Quality Improvement, Dept. Of Labor and OSHA guidelines or as may be required by law.

+ Assists in the preparation of the departmental annual budget. Assists with appropriate action to assure that budgeted objectives are achieved and that cost and expense objectives are met.

+ Selects, develops, and motivates subordinates processing sufficient depth, breadth, and technical expertise to accomplish department objectives and to ensure the capability of assuming progressively more responsible positions within the facility. Evaluate performance of subordinates, detect unsatisfactory trends and performance deficiencies and initiate necessary corrective action and development actions and plans working closely with the Human Resource Department. Consults with the Administrator when solving operational problems and design methods and procedures to improve the efficiency, productivity and control of these operations.

+ Identifies and recommends changes in departmental policies, plans or programs as they affect the morale, attitude and retention of employees.

+ Assists the Administrator with completion of immediate and future goals/objectives for the departments (Food Service, Gift Shop, Salon Services, Chaplaincy and Activities). Oversees the scheduling process and maintains appropriate staffing levels to maximize department efficiencies.

+ Performs an accurate assessment within a timely manner of the residents' nutritional status including, but not limited to: obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the resident's nutritional needs, resident/family level of knowledge and readiness to learn about nutrition requirements

+ Documents the assessment on the resident's record in a complete and concise manner. Develops an individualized nutritional care plan specific to resident needs. Documents implementation of care plan.

+ Demonstrates ability to provide instruction to residents/family based on assessment of needs and initiates recommendations to physicians. Correlates and interprets changes in resident's nutritional progress to all necessary health care team members. Documents and evaluates resident responses to nutritional care. Communicates resident's nutritional progress to all necessary health care team members.

+ Participates in any construction/facility upgrades. Coordinates activities of the activities and chaplaincy departments.

+ Performs cash deposits, reconciliation and updates of CBORD retail management system. Performs Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) submissions and audits.

+ Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

+ Associate's or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals Upon Hire

+ ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association within 1 Year

Expectations and Standards

+ Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

+ Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

+ Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

+ Maintain confidentiality.

+ Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

+ Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

+ PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

+ Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

+ Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

+ Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

_Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to_ [email protected]_ _._

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.