Patient Services Worker - Chesapeake General Hospital

Aramark Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Patient Services Workers responsible for managing patient diet orders in healthcare settings. The role involves delivering meals, communicating dietary needs, and ensuring sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and may benefit from bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect patient trays during meal service.
• Communicate all patient food needs to staff.
• Maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

English

Job description

Job Description

Patient Services Workers are responsible for a variety of duties related to receiving, interpreting, and following through on patient diet orders in hospital and long-term care settings. They act as a liaison between patients, the Food and Nutrition Services Department, and Nursing Services.

Job Responsibilities

1. Deliver and collect patient trays during meal service. Deliver nourishments and/or snacks as ordered by physicians or dietitians in a timely manner. Visit patients to introduce the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
2. Obtain food preferences or dislikes from patients and/or family members.
3. Communicate all patient food needs to the appropriate Food and Nutrition Services staff.
4. Ensure nutrition diet care orders are followed by offering appropriate menu selections.
5. Maintain sanitation standards by following cleaning schedules and completing sanitation tasks as assigned.
6. Inventory and restock pantries, refrigerators, and freezers on assigned units.
7. Maintain temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
8. Understand therapeutic diets using established protocols and seek assistance from supervisors or dietitians if errors are observed.
9. Assist clinical staff in meeting patients' basic nutrition care needs.

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

Qualifications

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

This role may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing or walking. Uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

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

We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunities and participate fully in the company. We do not discriminate based on 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 law.

About Aramark

Aramark serves millions daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries. We aim to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth. Learn more at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on social media.