Patient Meal Service Aide

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Hospital in Bellevue, OH is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meals and nutrition services. The role involves assisting with menu coordination, tray delivery, and maintaining safe food handling practices on a hospital unit.

The position emphasizes reliability, ability to follow dietary instructions, and cooperation with nursing and dietitians. A ninety-day probationary period applies, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered care team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and be mobile.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including knowledge of emergency codes.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Checks NPO status with Nursing utilizing Server Round Sheets. Checks for new admissions and/or diet changes. Conducts introduction rounds while collecting and completing menus with patients prior to each meal. Enters meal orders and delivers trays from holding cart on a continuous basis (follows scripting). Reads menus to patients as necessary. Communicates with nursing and dietitians regarding special patient needs/concerns. Checks unit floor supplies. Creates floor supply list based on par levels.
• Organizes and cleans patient refrigerators, discarding any outdated or opened items, non-patient food and any items without a label. Reports pertinent information to the Diet Office Operators.
• Collects dirty trays from assigned units. Checks nursing units for soiled carts. Brings carts to the dishroom. Documents intake of fluids, carbohydrates, and calorie counts. Breaks down dirty trays to be washed.
• Assembles and delivers floor stock orders for the assigned unit.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Mobility

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Job description

Bellevue Hospital in Bellevue, OH is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meals and nutrition services. The role involves assisting with menu coordination, tray delivery, and maintaining safe food handling practices on a hospital unit.

The position emphasizes reliability, ability to follow dietary instructions, and cooperation with nursing and dietitians. A ninety-day probationary period applies, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered care team.