Dietary Assistant Dubuque PT Float

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing high quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups from infants to the elderly
• Assists in the assembling and delivery of food trays/meals for patients/residents
• Works in the dish room and performs a variety of cleaning related duties
• Demonstrates ability to participate in positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior
• Demonstrates flexibility to complete tasks as assigned
• Assists in preparing patient/resident trays/meals by having station set up and/or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately
• Maintains safe and sanitary environment for foodservice and cleaning of equipment
• Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
• Cleans dish machine and/or pots and pans area per procedure

Requirements

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Medical Center
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.)
• Ability to read, speak and follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform simple calculations
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination required to operate foodservice equipment, dish machine, pot/pan machine and serve foods on trayline and/or in Senior Care
• Effective communication skills
• Maintain a cordial and courteous attitude in contacts with co-workers, MercyOne staff, patients/residents and guests

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Schedule

Rotating schedule; weekend and holiday rotation