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Working at Senior Resource Connection gives you the added bonus of knowing you are helping local seniors. We have positions for many skill sets. Check out our open positions and apply today.

Our full-time positions work 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday. They get paid for *sick, *vacation, holiday and (1) one personal day per year. This totals to 39 paid days off per year.

Director of Nutrition

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

This position is accountable for managing all aspects of nutrition programs including personnel management, food production, service delivery, continuity, efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and quality assurance. Monday-Friday. Day shift, but hours may vary.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Supervision and Training:.

Ensures orientation and training for newly hired personnel adheres to federal, state and local rules, contract compliance, and internal standards.
Guides and assists managers and supervisors in the creation and update of job descriptions and
training policies and procedures to ensure adequate ongoing training, reference materials, job duties and expected performance.
Anticipates absences and ensures direct report positions are covered daily by reassigning available staff or personally assuming responsibilities.

Support and Guidance:

Coordinates all aspects of nutrition operations including the production, assembly, delivery and quality of meals and services in accordance with federal, state and local laws, funder requirements and internal standards.
Guides management staff on emerging concerns and strategic issues to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Supports department leadership by evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, identifying issues, raising concerns, and recommending appropriate courses of action.
Plans, facilitates and actively participates in staff meetings to ensure coordinated and integrated program operations.

Records and Reporting:

Assists with compilation and maintenance of various demographic and financial statistics used for planning the annual budget.
Assists in preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in compliance with funding contracts and requirements.
Prepares specialized reports and maintains records to ensure timely information on nutrition initiatives, while overseeing budget management.
Provides updates to funders on program operations and engages in collaborative communications to ensure transparency and alignment.

Quality Assurance, Auditing and Accreditation:

Cultivates strong relationships with funders, vendors, and employees to promote transparency and shared success.
Coordinates and actively participates in internal and external audits and reviews to ensure compliance and accountability.
Directs and oversees the compilation of all requested documentation for audit, certification, licensure, and accreditation applications and renewals, ensuring the process is completed accurately and on time.
Monitors daily, weekly, and monthly processes and assists program managers and supervisors with development of policies and procedures to ensure overall effective and efficient operations.
Collaborates with vendors to ensure all supplies and equipment align with organizational quality expectations and meet established requirements.
Collaborates with maintenance personnel to ensure buildings, equipment, and grounds are regularly maintained and meet or exceed program needs.

Planning and Development.

Leads the implementation and management of new service delivery initiatives to enhance organizational outcomes.
Conducts research and prepares statements and reports to address organizational needs and ensure efficiency, accuracy and relevance.
Acts as a liaison in community initiatives to foster partnerships, promote collaboration, secure funding, and advance organizational objectives.
Develops and refines program prototypes, incorporating service design, funding opportunities, target consumers, and marketing approaches.

Direct reports include Meals on Wheels Supervisors, Food Production Supervisor, Meals on Wheels Coordinators, Congregate Supervisor, Administration Manager, and Maintenance staff.

Performs any other assigned duties as needed for the effective operations of the department and the agency or assigned by agency president.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF: Food service principals, practices, and standards; food handling, transportation, and consumer service related federal, state and local rules and regulations; personnel management; software applications; Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and application of food safety protocols; quality assurance strategies.

ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; plan, assign and monitor the work of others; operate personal computer equipment and utilize database, billing and other software applications; develop and maintain effective working relationships with funders, community partners, subordinates, management, clients, vendors and other stakeholders.

SKILL IN: Public speaking; budgeting; Grantsmanship and proposal writing; computer hardware and software applications; TQM applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS Degree in Food/Nutrition Management, Business Administration, Dietetics or other related field. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years management/supervisory experience. Previous experience working in food production and distribution or nutrition management field. In lieu of education, progressively responsible experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered with a minimum of five (5) years management experience in food production and distribution.

BENEFITS

Medical (HSA), Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays

Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide / Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Position Summary:
This position involves providing in-home direct care to clients to support personal hygiene, safety, and comfort in accordance with a care plan. The Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA/STNA) works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and helps maintain a clean, safe, and emotionally supportive environment for geriatric or disabled individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with daily personal care, including:
- Bathing, shampooing, oral hygiene, shaving
- Assist with transfers.
- Provide light housekeeping and domestic support, such as:
- Laundry, meal preparation, errands, and linen changes
Communicate schedule changes to the office promptly
Perform tasks as assigned within role limitations

Role Limitations (Not Permitted):

Transporting clients or accepting rides
Heavy or hazardous household tasks (e.g., furniture moving, window washing, yard work)
Administering medications or providing invasive care
Performing chores not directly related to the client’s care
Providing services to anyone other than the assigned client

Required Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of: Personal care, infection control, body mechanics, patient safety
Ability to: Work independently, document care, follow care plans, maintain professionalism
Skill in: Lifting/transferring, demonstrating proper procedures, and maintaining clean and safe environments

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred
Must have Ohio certification as HHA, CNA, or STNA, or 12 months supervised clinical experience
Must pass a BCI criminal background check
Valid Ohio Driver’s License or State ID
Must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually

Bulk Food Van Drivers

We are currently seeking two experienced BULK FOOD VAN DRIVERS for routes in the Miami Valley Area. This position is accountable for transporting food and food service equipment and supplies and paperwork to the Senior Resource Connection senior dining sites. Pay is $12/hr. Mon.-Fri.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Transports food and food service equipment to nutrition sites.

a. Responsible for accurately compiling and loading the food and supply orders needed for each day.

b. Ensures pick-up and delivery of appropriate paperwork and supplies to nutrition sites.

c. Returns food containers from nutrition sites for cleaning and sanitation.

2. Assists with the clean-up of food service equipment and containers.

3. Drivers are responsible for upkeep and cleanliness of vehicles.

a. Reports and records vehicle breakdowns, malfunctions, accidents or relevant mishaps that occur during route.

b. Maintains vehicle service and repair logs.

c. Have vehicles washed, fueled, etc., as needed.

4. Performs other related duties including helping with kitchen tasks and delivery of home delivered meals, as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF: Local area street and highways systems; food sanitation and safety.

ABILITY TO: Read and understand a city street map and follow oral and written directions; maintain good working relationships with senior dining site operators, co-workers and supervisors and drives in a pro-active and safe manner.

SKILL IN: Counting, writing, reading and following schedules, directions and maps.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a standard high school course of study or equivalent with at least one (1) year experience in delivery driving. Must possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License and be able to pass a Motor Vehicle background check and maintain a clear driving record, in order to be insurable under agency liability coverage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift from floor to waist up to 70 lbs.; 2 handed carrying of up to 70 lbs. which includes pushing and pulling carts. Take bags down from top racks. Physical actions include standing, walking, climbing, carrying, handling, stooping, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, reading and driving a vehicle.

Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

This position is accountable for providing necessary assistance to food service and preparation personnel as assigned on a daily basis. Persons fulfilling this position must be flexible and willing to perform a variety of different duties from day-to-day. This is a part-time Monday - Friday position. Hours are 6:00am - 1:00pm. Pay is $13.00/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Assists food service personnel with various aspects of food preparation.

a. Prepare main entrees as assigned.

b. Prepare cold food and side dishes, including vegetables, fruits, salads, sandwiches and baked goods.

c. Prepares dietary foods for therapeutic diets when necessary.

d. Packs cold foods and supplies into carryout containers.

e. Assists with the packing of hot foods into carryout containers for home delivered meals.

f. Records temperature of foods prior to transportation to congregate dining sites.

2. Participates in maintaining clean surroundings in the kitchen area according to accepted industry sanitation standards.

a. Cleans and washes kitchen equipment and utensils as assigned.

b. Mops floors and disposes of trash on a daily basis.

3. Assures efficient, sanitary and safe operation of the dishwashing area.

a. Completes clean up of the dishwashing area.

b. Reports any malfunctions of equipment as they occur.

c. Keep floors of kitchen swept and mopped.

d. Wash walls as needed and wash doors on a weekly basis.

e. Help in stacking stock as needed.

f. Rinsing and cleaning buckets and mops after using.

4. Assists with maintaining food service paperwork as required.

5. Performs other related duties as required for the effective operation of the food service area and the department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.; 2 handed carrying of up to 60 lbs. which includes pushing and pulling. Can twist, grasp and grip objects as well as do horizontal and overhead reaching, bending and standing for 8 hours a day. Ability to do repetitive mixing, cutting, stirring, and other related activity associated with food prep. Can operate heavy or mechanized equipment including slicers, mixers, blenders, steam kettles, fryers and chippers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF: Food service operations, procedures and equipment; food service industry sanitation standards.

ABILITY TO: Perform basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide; read and follow standardized recipes; prepare various types and quantities of nutritious foods; maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and other agency staff; adapt to various job duties on a day-to-day basis.

SKILL IN: General food service operations.

CONDITIONS: Work on concrete flooring; in extreme cold ≤65° temperatures and in hot temperatures ≥ 80°. Exposed to wet or cold work surfaces, sharp edges on food containers, meat slicers and food processors.QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a standard high school course of study with at least one (1) year experience in the food service or restaurant industry, or equivalent specialized training in food service.

Meals on Wheels Driver

We are currently seeking experienced MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS for positions in the Dayton Area. We have an ongoing need for people that are passionate about giving back to their community through serving home-bound seniors. This position is accountable for packing, driving, delivering and service monitoring meals delivered to clients. Persons performing this position must be flexible and willing to perform a variety of duties or routes from day-to-day. Must be 25 years old or older to drive for us. The shifts are typically 4-5 hours per day are generally between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm Monday-Friday, NO WEEKENDS. Hourly wage plus mileage reimbursement. Pay is $11.40. MUST HAVE A CAR, Valid car insurance and Driver's License, maintain a good driving record; must possess a reliable vehicle and must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clear record.

REQUIREMENTS:

Drives (own vehicle) and delivers meals to eligible customers.
Assists in the packing of home-delivered meals as scheduled and assigned and counting their assigned route meals and food needed.
Assures each customer receives the appropriate type and quantity of food and monitors the quality (i.e. temperature, appearance, etc.) of the meal.
Uses and returns all necessary tools (i.e. route sheet, keys, map, etc.)
Cleans and sanitizes coolers and food equipment used in deliveries on a daily basis.
Acts as a representative of the Meals on Wheels program.
Greets customers in a polite and cordial manner and expresses patience, caring and respect.
Monitors well-being of customers (i.e. health, living conditions, services needed,etc.) and makes report to supervisor.
Distributes and collects materials to customers (i.e. contribution envelopes, flyers, surveys, etc.) as required.
Maintains accurate records.
Reviews, verifies and completes daily information (i.e. driver’s notes etc.)
Obtains client signatures on a monthly basis for receipt of meals.
Accurately completes all written documentation and submits in a timely manner (i.e. time/mileage sheet, route sheet, leave requests, incident reports, etc.)
Continually reviews route sheet and updates information (i.e. special instructions, cross streets, etc.) to ensure efficient delivery of meals.
Attends mandatory monthly training meetings.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF: Food service operations and procedures; local area streets and highways; food sanitation and safe food handling practices.

ABILITY TO: Communicate with older adults and those with special needs in a patient manner; read and understand street maps; maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and general public and drives in a pro-active and safe manner.

SKILL IN: Counting, writing, reading and following schedules, directions and maps.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, from floor to waist up to 40 lbs.; take bags down from top racks; 2 handed carrying; pulling and pushing products weighing up to 40 lbs. on a cart. Physical actions include standing, walking, climbing, carrying, handling, stooping, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, reading and driving a vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent with the ability to count and keep accurate reports.
Must be over 25.
Must have valid Ohio Driver’s License and appropriate auto insurance, have and maintain a good driving record; must possess a reliable vehicle and must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clear record. Must have personal vehicle.

Senior Resource Connection stands committed to its philosophy that all employees are entitled to equal employment opportunities. SRC will affirmatively recruit, hire, train and promote employees based upon their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, union activity, age, national origin, disability, status as disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran, physical or mental handicap, or any other factors unrelated to individual merit or qualifications. This policy applies to all other personnel actions, such as hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfers, layoffs, employment termination; re-call from layoffs, job mobility, leave of absence, participation in Company-administered activities or in the provision of services to clients and volunteer recruitment. SRC will adhere to nondiscrimination practices outlined in this policy as applicable to employees and for consumer service delivery.