Dietary Aid - PRN

ClearSky Health; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dietary Aide at ClearSky Health assists in meal service for patients, visitors, and staff, supporting daily food preparation and delivery in a hospital setting.

You will follow safety, infection prevention standards, and dietary guidelines while maintaining a clean, efficiently run dietary department.

Minimum education includes high school diploma; healthcare food service experience preferred; the role requires physical stamina and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year healthcare food services preferred.
• Food Handler’s permit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and pre-portions meals per planned menu.
• Handles food using safe handling techniques.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Maintains inventory and stocks essential patient food items.
• Operates dish machine and supports dietary department operations.
• Communicates patient diet information accurately.

Skills

Food safety

Computer skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Nutritional Care Manual

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff, and assists in various processes related to the preparation and delivery of meals. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets, according to the planned menu and as directed.
• Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition.
• Completes general cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of work area.
• Assists with keeping Dietary department stocked with essential patient food items.
• Operates dish machine according to established procedures.
• Mants records regarding patient diet information.
• Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience in healthcare food services preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Food Handler’s permit preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Demonstrates proficiency with general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling often for prolonged periods.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead page.

Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative.

ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.

Eau Claire, WI