Patient Dining Experience Specialist

OhioHealth; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Nutrition Services aide to support patient meal service within our care sites. You will assemble, deliver and retrieve meal trays, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and safety, while communicating with dietitians, nursing staff and associates.

The role emphasizes professional interaction with patients and visitors to meet service standards, station cleanliness, and proper use of department software for reporting and labeling. It may involve assisting in other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required.
• 16- and 17-year-old individuals may be considered only with a valid work permit.
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit.
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, deliver and retrieve patient meal trays and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain clear communication with dietitians, nursing staff and OhioHealth associates.
• Interact professionally with patients, visitors and staff to meet service standards.
• Clean and stock work stations and kitchen areas as assigned.
• Use department software to enter preferences, print reports and print labels.
• Prepare and deliver nourishments, floor stocks, and record temperatures of unit refrigerators; may assist in other areas.
• Follow safety, quality and efficiency requirements as a High Reliability Organization.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Nutrition Services aide to support patient meal service within our care sites. You will assemble, deliver and retrieve meal trays, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and safety, while communicating with dietitians, nursing staff and associates.

The role emphasizes professional interaction with patients and visitors to meet service standards, station cleanliness, and proper use of department software for reporting and labeling. It may involve assisting in other areas as needed.