CATERING ASSOC PATIENT SVCS, FOOD SERVICES

About the role

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick-up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery. Communicate patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services, and interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements. Assist dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and records food intake for patients on intake analysis. React accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician’s ordered modified diets. Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction. Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Responsibilities

• Menu selections and tray assembly
• Tray delivery and pick-up
• Special requests and needs
• Monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets
• Records food intake for patients on intake analysis
• React accurately and effectively to all changes
• Ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician’s ordered modified diets
• Ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction
• Communicate patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services
• Interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements
• Aid dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets
• Assist with intake analysis for patients on intake analysis

Requirements

• High School diploma, preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English (or other languages as necessary)
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Complete simple computational skills
• Experience in health care environment desirable, but not required
• Strong verbal communication, reading, and writing abilities required
• Ability to interact with patients and staff congenially

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dietary restrictions on special, modified diets
• Familiarity with ADA information regarding working conditions
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to hear normal sounds with some background noise
• Ability to stand in place for one hour per shift
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, reach out/up, occasionally climb stairs
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20-30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to perform motor skills such as wrist turning, grasping, pinching, finger manipulation, continuously

Skills

• Verbal communication
• Reading and writing abilities
• Interaction with patients and staff

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Full Time, Varied Hours/Shift, 13 Position