Patient Nourishment & Dining Specialist

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

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Nutrition Services team member to assist in patient meal service, assemble, deliver and retrieve meal trays, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for patient safety and satisfaction.

You will work with dietitians, nurses and hospital associates, handle computer systems for preferences and order changes, clean and stock work areas, and support the department with flexible scheduling in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Professionally interacts with patients, visitors and associates to meet or exceed preset service standards.
• Cleaning and stocking work stations, pods, kitchen areas as assigned.
• Using the computer software systems in department/hospital, enter preferences, print reports, labels for nourishments, and diet order change sheets.
• 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.

Education

HS diploma/GED preferred

Job description

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Nutrition Services team member to assist in patient meal service, assemble, deliver and retrieve meal trays, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for patient safety and satisfaction.

You will work with dietitians, nurses and hospital associates, handle computer systems for preferences and order changes, clean and stock work areas, and support the department with flexible scheduling in a dynamic healthcare environment.