About the position
Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab Rocky Hill! Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Apple Rehab Rocky Hill, a 100-bed skilled nursing center nestled near the Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, CT, invites you to join our close-knit team. Our facility boasts spacious private and semi-private rooms designed to create a comfortable and homely atmosphere for our residents. With a team known for its longevity and commitment, we foster a family-like environment, organizing picnics and various engaging activities both indoors and in our scenic courtyard. As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. With our senior management based in our local Avon, CT office, we ensure superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community. Our leadership is not distant but right in your backyard, offering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Dietary Department, its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards.
- Ensures that all written dietary policies, procedures, and manuals are adhered to, maintained and updated.
- Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations in preparation for state survey.
- Prepares recommendations to the Administrator concerning department operations.
- Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that any reported concerns are addressed and corrected.
- Develops the organizational structure, staffing and direction within policy and budgetary guidelines.
- Responsibly exercises authority to take necessary personnel actions for department personnel including actions impacting employment such as hire, evaluations, work assignments and schedules.
- Assists in departmental conflict resolution and makes recommendations for discipline.
- Participates in continuing education and empowerment of employees as well as makes recommendations for promotion and transfers within branches of Apple Rehab.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in long term care foodservice, or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing dietary services in healthcare.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make informed decisions and exercise authority responsibly.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and employee development.
- Serv Safe Manager certification preferred.
- Ability to read, write and understand English, perform simple math calculations, measure and record data.
- Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to supervise and instruct others.
- Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility preferred.
- Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Long term care foodservice.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Generous 4 weeks of paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Short & long-term disability coverage
- Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
- Longevity credit for dedicated service
- Scholarships and career development opportunities
