Community Dining Site Floater-Contractor
About this role
Join Our Team at Iona Senior Services!
Are you passionate about creating a welcoming and vibrant community for older adults? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If so, we’d love for you to join Iona Senior Services as a Community Dining Site Floater!
About Iona Senior Services
For nearly 50 years, Iona Senior Services has been a leader in helping older adults and their families navigate the opportunities and challenges of aging in the greater Washington, D.C. area. As a nonprofit organization, we directly support over 4,700+ individuals annually through innovative programs, including adult day health care, active wellness initiatives, support groups, and more. At Iona, we are committed to fostering a warm, inclusive, and collaborative workplace that promotes professional growth and excellence in service.
SUMMARY:
The Community Dining Site Floater supports the operation of Iona’s congregate dining site (typically open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday). The Community Dining Site Floater functions as a site host who creates a vibrant and welcoming space for program participants: DC residents age 60+. This role is responsible for implementing wellness programs, ensuring the welcome/registration table is staffed, and overseeing the daily lunch service. They are dedicated to excellence in food prep and safety and leading activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate Iona’s congregate dining sites. Daily location would be assigned via manager. Locations would be in wards 2, 3, or 4.
• Ensure that all participants sign in each day and reserve their meals for the following week
• Distribute handouts, menus and activity calendars to the participants
• Report meal orders, attendance and supply needs to the Nutrition Program Manager on a weekly basis
• Complete intake documentation for new participants and provide to data coordinator.
• Supervise all aspects of the set-up, serving, meal delivery and clean-up of lunch meal.
• Lead participant engagement, group discussions and announcements with the participants.
• Obtain Intakes and Nutrition Screens for new participants and annual renewals.
• Adhere to DACL Standards and Guidelines for Community Dining.
• Communicate comments and complaints about programs, services, menu, quality of food, or any problems to the Nutrition Program Manager.
• Refer concerns regarding participants to the designated Social Worker.
• Attend all staff meetings, various training and certification sessions as required.
• Maintain ServSafe, CPR and first aid certification.
• Complete ad hoc reports
REQUIREMENTS:
• 1+ years of related work experience
• Strong relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Reliable transportation (for travel between congregate dining sites)
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to complete or renew annual CPR, first aid and ServSafe certificates.
• Able to regularly lift, carry and maneuver 25+ lbs.
Preferred:
• Bilingual (Spanish).
• Valid driver’s license
Up to 30 hours/week, Monday -Friday
Company at a glance
Since 1975, Iona Senior Services has provided the community-based services, solutions, and relief that make aging well possible.
Our mission is to support older adults and caregivers through the opportunities and challenges of aging. We work throughout the Greater Washington, DC area and beyond to educate, advocate, and
provide community-based services to help people age well and live well.
When it comes to aging and caregiving, everyone has different needs. That's why we offer a full range of services. Adult day health services for some, consultations and long-term care planning with experts for others. Community programs like meals, fitness classes, and arts. Recreational activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Support groups and presentations to build community, and more.
Our services can help you address
- Navigating a health crisis
- Making a move
- Finding and arranging services or public benefits
- Planning for your future
- Dealing with grief, loss, or stress
- Handling a memory loss diagnosis
- Accessing nutritious meals
- Remaining social, fit, creative, and connected to
your community, and more.
To learn about Iona's programs and services, visit www.iona.org or call (202) 895-9448, and ask for our Helpline.
Additionally, Iona also welcomes volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who are passionate about supporting their older neighbors. You can also support our work by making a donation. Your generosity ensures Iona can continue providing essential services. Making a gift online at www.iona.org is fast and secure. You can also send a check through the mail or designate Iona through United Way (#8833) or CFC (#52489).
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