Patient Services Worker - Methodist Dallas Med Ctr - Food

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

Aramark serves millions of guests daily through food and facilities in 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by purpose, the company strives to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark focuses on developing talents, fueling passions, and empowering professional growth to help employees reach their full potential.