Patient Services Worker
About the role
Patient Services Workers perform specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation, and follow-through of patient diet orders in hospital and long-term care settings. They act as a liaison between the patient, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and Nursing Services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and collect patient trays during meal service.
- Deliver nourishments and/or snacks to patients as ordered by physician/dietitian in a timely manner.
- Visit patients to introduce the services of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
- Obtain food preferences/dislikes from patients and/or family members.
- Communicate all patient food needs to the appropriate area of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
- Ensure nutrition diet care orders are provided to the patient by offering appropriate menu selections.
- Maintain and adhere to all sanitation standards by following assigned cleaning schedules.
- Complete other sanitation tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Relief Supervisor.
- Inventory and re-stock pantries, refrigerators, and freezers on assigned unit(s).
- Maintain temperature logs for unit refrigerators and freezers.
- Understand therapeutic diets using established protocols and seek assistance from Supervisor or Dietitian if an error is observed.
- Assist the clinical staff in ensuring all patients' basic nutrition care needs are met.
- Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet commitments.
Requirements
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
- Bilingual abilities preferred, but not required.
- Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended standing or walking.
- May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Proteive Equipment (PPE).
About Aramark
At Aramark, we believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth.