SEIU Nutrition Assistant

African American Talent; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY is seeking a dedicated Food & Nutrition Services Patient Service Assistant for the day shift. This full-time role involves assembling, serving, and delivering patient meals while maintaining sanitation and following dietary orders.

You will assist with nourishment service, inventory, and tray assembly, coordinating with the Diet Technician as needed. A high school diploma and good English communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required and ability to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in a service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient trays on time to maintain temperature.
• Pass nourishments and fill water pitchers; handle tube feedings as needed.
• Record patient intake and preferences and communicate with Diet Technician.
• Maintain sanitation and keep unit stock levels with daily inventory.
• Perform cleaning duties in galley, unit surfaces, and equipment.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Strong Memorial Hospital

Full time

R275401

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500071 Food & Nutrition Svcs-Patients

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR SEIU 024 H

Compensation Range:

$18.75 - $25.44

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

Responsible to assemble, serve, and collect all patient meals, between meal snacks and floor stock. Maintains sanitation of work areas and follows sanitary food practices at all times.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:Patient Service Assistant Manager, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition ServicesMACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Microwave, oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Coffee maker, Food and Meal carts, Telephone, Pager.TYPICAL DUTIES:

• 1. Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention. Use judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet. In this capacity, serves as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors.
• 2. Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers. Pass all tube feedings and infant formulas.
• 3. Passes all patient specific menus. Assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.
• 4. Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections. Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishment's to the Diet Technician as necessary.
• 5. Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals. Also, moves soiled carts to elevator area.
• 6. Records all patients in¿s and Out's. This includes amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.
• 7. Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the "Blue Orders" as necessary. Stocks the blue orders supplies on assigned units.
• 8. Responsible for supplying all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients. Consults with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor and use judgment in adjusting trays for changes in patients' diet orders and/or new admission.
• 9. Performs all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces.
• 10. When microwaving trays, checks to see food is brought to proper temperature by using a thermometer to test.
• 11. Assembles trays on the trayline for meal service to patients. Assists with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma with ability to understand, read, write and speak English and with experience in a service environment; demonstrated ability to work independently; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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