Hospice of San Joaquin is the oldest not-for-profit hospice of 40 years.  We serve all of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.  We are committed to continuing to be the leader in ensuring the quality of the journey, from a serious illness to the end of life, and to honor our mission by honoring life by ensuring patients and their Caregivers are the focus of everything we do.  We seek a Dynamic, self-motivated Homemaker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and supports our mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITY

• Occasional assistance with patient care, such as:  Turning, sitting & comforting.
• Independently prepares and serves a wide variety of menu items including soups, salads, vegetables, sauces, gravies, entrees, desserts, and other foods.
• Grills, cooks steams, bakes, and roasts a variety of foods; cuts meats; prepares and cooks a variety of items including baked goods.
• Cooks meals in quantities according to menu and patient census, within health code, avoids wastage, and ensures all food is maintained at appropriate temperatures per regulations.
• Checks temperature of all refrigerators and freezers containing food and logs results daily.
• Stores food per health code regulations.
• Informs patients of additional food items available and communicates nutritional and food service concerns to the appropriate individual, as needed.
• Ensures kitchen and entire dietary department area are cleaned daily.  Wash all utensils and dishes used in food preparation after each meal and snack in accordance to regulations and policy.
• Provide necessary care of equipment.
• Plans and posts menu each week.
• Purchases groceries and supplies each week within budget upon the direction of and consultation with the supervisor.
• Compiles all dietary statistics, including quality assurance measurements, as assigned.
• A current profile card shall be maintained for each patient, indicating diet order, likes, dislikes, allergies to foods, diagnosis and instructions to be followed in the preparation and serving of food for the patient.
• On occasion, may be required to plan for and execute meals, baked goods, and hors d’oeuvres for special events.      
• Understands and adheres to the agency’s Mission and policies and procedures, and advocates its philosophy.
• Answers telephone within three rings, identifies department and self, directs the call to the appropriate person, or assists caller.  Takes messages, documenting the time, name of the caller, phone number, and message, when applicable.
• Communicates all necessary information to supervisor, co-workers, and others, as needed.
• Keeps abreast of changes and trends by attending all mandatory in-services and participating in staff meetings as designated by supervisor.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and family information.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, guests, visitors, and employees.
• Adheres to all Hospice of San Joaquin policies, and procedures, including following Hospice of San Joaquin infection control procedures and the code of ethics.
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients/families/caregivers, co-workers, vendors, and physicians.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities of the position in a manner that exemplifies excellent customer service.
• Consistently represents the agency to all internal and external customers with integrity and professionalism.
• Responsible for the appearance and cleaning of the Hospi