Nutrition Assistant - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida is seeking a Patient Meal Assistant to support meal service for patients according to physician-ordered diets.

You will assemble patient trays, assist with menu selection, coordinate with nursing staff, and help maintain food safety, sanitation, and timely delivery.

Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least one year of customer service experience; capable of working in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Ability to follow physician-ordered diet parameters and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections according to physician-ordered diets.
• Assemble patient meal trays and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with nursing units to support patient satisfaction and dietary compliance.
• Respond to inquiries regarding patient meal orders and document preferences and allergies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Accountability

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Assists patients with menu selections and meal service based on the physician-ordered diet parameters.

Responsibilities

Ensures that patient meal process is completed in accordance with time expectations. Assists with patient/guest satisfaction initiatives. Resolves, refers, and/or reports service quality issues as appropriate. Assembles patient meal trays based on menu selections made in compliance with the patients dietary requirements and restrictions. Collaborates with assigned nursing units to enhance the patient experience. Receives and responds to phone calls regarding patient and guest meal orders. Maintains and documents food preferences, diet orders and food allergies. Helps patients to make menu selections that comply with their dietary requirements and restrictions.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY - FOOD SERVICE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HAND HYGIENE, KITCHEN SANITATION - STAFF, MEAL DELIVERY, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: One (1) year customer service related experience.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 20%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 0%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 60%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 0%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 20%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 40%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 40%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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