Hospital Patient Meal Service Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and patient safety focus

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Nutrition Care Assistant to provide direct patient meal service, including taking meal selections, delivering meals, and aligning with diet restrictions.

You will use EPIC and VST, maintain cleanliness of nutrition centers, and collaborate with dietitians and nursing staff to ensure accurate nourishment for patients while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable communication skills and attention to patient safety.
• Experience with hospital meal service or food service is a plus.
• Familiarity with dietary restrictions and allergies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient meal service and obtain meal selections.
• Deliver meals and retrieve meal trays in a timely manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of nutrition centers and comply with sanitation guidelines.
• Follow diet restrictions, including allergies and fluid restrictions.
• Utilize EPIC and VST for patient information and menu requests.
• Document caloric counts and assist with room service as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and Clinical Dietitians.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Tools

EPIC

VST

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a Nutrition Care Assistant to provide direct patient meal service, including taking meal selections, delivering meals, and aligning with diet restrictions.

You will use EPIC and VST, maintain cleanliness of nutrition centers, and collaborate with dietitians and nursing staff to ensure accurate nourishment for patients while upholding safety and sanitation standards.