Assists in carrying out the meal services program as directed, including serving meals/snacks and performing meal counts, preparing dining areas, encouraging hydration, assisting participants during meals, and restoring dining areas following meal service, in accordance with infection control prevention and food safety practices. Supports care coordination across alternative care settings (ACS), as needed, by communicating pertinent participant information, observing and reporting changes in condition, assisting with transitions of care, and collaborating with the IDT to ensure continuity, safety, and implementation of the participants plan of care.