Student Assistant

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking staff for direct patient meal service and nourishment coordination. You will engage with patients to adjust menu selections within their nutrition plan and coordinate with patient care staff on special orders.

Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen supplies, transporting tray carts to patient areas, delivering courteous service to patients and visitors, and applying clear communication skills to ensure patient comfort and dietary

Responsibilities

• Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients.
• Adjusts menu selections through direct conversations with patients within their nutrition plan.
• Interacts with patient care staff regarding special orders.
• Maintains patient kitchen supplies and sanitation.
• Transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens.
• Provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients, including adjusting menu selections through direct conversations with patients by verbally presenting alternative selections to patients that would be within their specific nutrition plan; ability to interact with patient care staff regarding special orders. Position requires interactions with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members so that the patient care requirements are met. Maintains patient kitchen supplies and sanitation, transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens, and provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff. Utilizes excellent communication skills.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.