Patient Dining Associate

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a part-time Patient Dining Associate to ensure patient satisfaction by delivering and collecting trays, menus and surveys, and by providing nourishments to patients. The role requires coordinating with dietitians, nursing staff and Nutrition Services to deliver prescribed meals and meet service standards.

Responsibilities include assembling and delivering trays, maintaining clean work areas, recording temperatures, and using

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: No Degree or Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, assemble, distribute and retrieve patient meal trays and nourishments to support patient satisfaction.
• Communicate clearly with dietitians, nursing staff and Food and Nutrition Services colleagues to ensure accurate diet orders and service delivery.
• Enter preferences and diet order changes in the department software; print reports as needed.
• Maintain clean and stocked work stations and update temperatures in unit refrigerators as required.

Education

No Degree or Diploma

Job description

## Patient Dining AssociateApplylocations: RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITALtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR155496**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Responsible for ensuring patient satisfaction; delivery and collection of trays, menus and Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Assures each patient receives the correct diet as prescribed by the physician and obtains food selections to enhance patient meal satisfaction. Provides "in-between" nourishments and floor stock items for patients. Acts as the liaison between the patient, Food and Nutrition Services and Nursing Services, to communicate all patient food needs. To tabulate calorie counts.**Responsibilities And Duties:**35% Responsible for patient satisfaction to include completing patient meal orders, assembling, distributing and retrieval of meal trays in a timely manner. Maintains clear and accurate communications at all times with dietitians, nursing and all OhioHealth associates. 30% Professionally interacts with patients, visitors and associates to meet or exceed preset service standards. 15% Cleaning and stocking work stations, pods, kitchen areas as assigned. 10% Using the computer software systems in department/hospital, enter preferences, print reports, labels for nourishments, and diet order change sheets. 10% Prepares and delivers nourishments, floor stocks, late trays and records temperatures of unit refrigerators. May be assigned to assist in other areas of the department as needed. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**No Degree or Diploma**Additional Job Description:**Years of Experience: 6 months**Work Shift:**Variable**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**25**Department**Nutrition ServicesJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment### About UsWE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day.OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work." Apply now and work together with us to improve the health of those we serve.