Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Nutrition Services department is a vital component of healthcare facilities focused on providing exceptional dietary support and nourishment to patients. By operating within a hospital or clinical environment, the department ensures that patients receive not only adequate nutritional intake but also personalized dietary care that aligns with their medical needs and preferences. The work environment includes variation in shift hours, encompassing daylight, evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, designed to cater continuously to patient needs without disruption. This dynamic offers employees various scheduling options while maintaining consistent patient support and satisfaction.
The role in Nutrition Services primarily revolves around d... Show More
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must demonstrate good reading and writing skills as well as good comprehension skills
- Must possess basic computer skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, customer service specialists, dietitians, and other dietary production and transport staff
- Requires excellent customer service and telephone skills
- Requires understanding of modified diets
- Successful completion of Acts 73 and/or 169 clearances within 90 days of commencing employment, if applicable
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Good reading and writing skills
- Good comprehension skills
- Basic computer skills
- Effective communication with patients, families, nursing staff, customer service specialists, dietitians, and dietary production and transport staff
- Excellent customer service and telephone skills
- Understanding of modified diets
- Preferred previous work experience in patient services
Job Duties
- Respond to patients’ food needs and requests on the patient unit
- Greet patients, deliver the appropriate menu, and explain the Room Service process to patients and families
- Assist patients with ordering meals as needed
- Assure patient satisfaction with all meals and snacks
- Assemble and/or deliver trays and nourishments to the patient
- Act as liaison between the patient, the dietary department, and the nursing staff, communicating patient food needs to all staff
- Stock unit floor kitchens with par level
- Assist with dishroom duties on daily basis
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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