Patient Services Supervisor

Aramark Correctional Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Irving, TX is seeking a Patient Services Supervisor to oversee patient meals, lead the Patient Services Workers, and ensure timely delivery of nourishments per diet orders. The role acts as a liaison between patients, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and Nursing Services.

You will train, support, and lead staff, maintain sanitation standards, and monitor temperature logs. English proficiency is required; bilingual abilities are a plus. Duties may change to meet commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Patient Services Supervisor required.
• Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal, communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual abilities preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Patient Services Workers during meal service and delivers nourishments and snacks as ordered.
• Visits patients to introduce the services of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
• Communicates patient food needs to the appropriate area.
• Ensures diet care orders are provided with appropriate menu selections.
• Maintains sanitation standards and cleaning schedules; performs additional sanitation tasks as assigned.
• Leads, trains, and supports Patient Services Workers.
• Inventories and restocks pantries, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Maintains temperature logs for unit refrigerators and freezers.
• Assists with understanding therapeutic diets and supports clinical staff as needed.
• Supports patient nutrition needs in collaboration with related departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

English Proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Patient Services Supervisors are responsible for a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation, and follow-through of patient diet orders in hospital and long-term care settings. Acts as a liaison between the patient, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and Nursing Services. Helps train, support, & lead other Patient Services Workers.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises Patient Services Workers during meal service. Delivers nourishments and/or snacks to patients as ordered by physician/dietitian in a timely manner. Visits patients to introduce the services of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
• May obtain food preferences/dislikes from patients and/or family members.
• Communicate all patient food needs to the appropriate area of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
• Ensures that nutrition diet care orders are provided to the patient by offering appropriate menu selections.
• Maintains and adheres to all sanitation standards by following assigned cleaning schedules. Completes other sanitation tasks as assigned by the Supervisor/Relief Supervisor.
• Lead, train, and support Patient Services Workers in their roles supporting patients / residents.
• Inventories and re-stocks pantries, refrigerator, and freezers on assigned unit(s).
• Maintains temperature logs for unit refrigerators and freezers.
• Understands therapeutic diets using established protocols and provides assistance as Supervisor if an error is observed.
• Assists the clinical staff in ensuring all patients' basic nutrition care needs are met.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Patient Services Supervisor required

• Demonstrates leadership, interpersonal, communication skills, both written and verbal

• Requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English. Bilingual abilities preferred, but not required.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.