Dishwasher - The Palms at Sebring

Position Purpose

Washes pots, pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, and etc. according to standard practice. All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write
• Must be able to follow simple oral or written directions
• Must be able to stoop, stand, walk short distances most of the working day
• Must be able to reach, lift, carry, and stack up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to pull and push a minimum of 100 lbs. (food carts, trash, supplies)
• Must be cautious while working with kitchen equipment to avoid cuts and burns
• Must be cautious while working on wet and slippery floors to avoid falls
• Must be able to withstand heat and changes in temperature when going in and out of refrigerated or deep freeze areas.

Other Responsibilities

Attends and participates in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs, workshops, seminars, etc.

Expected Behaviors

• Cultivates effective and respectful relationships with residents, families, and staff
• Exhibits behavior in accordance with Friendship Village core values
• Adheres to all of Friendship Village policies and procedures including our safety and Corporate Compliance programs
• Maintains confidentiality of a resident's pertinent health information in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.

Working Conditions

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas
• Sits, stands, bends, and moves intermittently during working hours
• Is subject to interruptions
• Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc., under all conditions/circumstances and may be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works closely with nursing personnel and other department supervisors

• May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary and in temporary positions.
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, infectious diseases, substances/chemicals, odors, etc., throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

While every effort has been made to make this description of the essential functions and other responsibilities as complete as possible, it in no way states or implies that this is an exhaustive listing of the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of functions or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.