The Bellevue Hospital, Server: FT

Firelands-Health; Bellevue (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Recognition program

Local discounts

Job summary

Firelands-Health in Bellevue, OH is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient meal service and dietary needs in a hospital setting. You will assist with tray delivery, menu reading, and coordination with nursing and dietitians to ensure patient satisfaction and safety.

The role requires good reading/writing, basic arithmetic, ability to lift up to 30 pounds, punctuality, and adherence to food safety standards. A 90-day probationary period applies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and be mobile.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work safely and know emergency codes.
• Successful completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Checks NPO status with Nursing and reviews admissions and diet changes.
• Enters meal orders and delivers trays, reading menus to patients as needed.
• Coordinates with nursing and dietitians on patient needs and supplies.
• Organizes and cleans patient refrigerators; reports in the Diet Office as needed.
• Delivers floor stock orders; ensures food safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleans unit kitchen areas and maintains proper labeling and dating.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Arithmetic abilities

Mobility/ lifting 30 lbs

Punctuality

Emergency codes knowledge

Probation period

Job description

Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue, OH 44811, USA

Description

Position Highlights:

• Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America's 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America's 100 Best Spine Surgery.
• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.
• Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted "Best Coastal Small Town in America". You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
• Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.

What You Will Do:

• Checks NPO status with Nursing utilizing Server Round Sheets. Checks for new admissions and/or diet changes. Conducts introduction rounds while collecting and completing menus with patients prior to each meal. Enters meal orders and delivers trays from holding cart on a continuous basis (follows scripting). Reads menus to patients as necessary. Communicates with nursing and dietitians regarding special patient needs/concerns. Checks unit floor supplies. Creates floor supply list based on par levels.
• Organizes and cleans patient refrigerators, discarding any outdated or opened items, non-patient food and any items without a label. Reports pertinent information to the Diet Office Operators.
• Collects dirty trays from assigned units. Checks nursing units for soiled carts. Brings carts to the dishroom. Documents intake of fluids, carbohydrates, and calorie counts. Breaks down dirty trays to be washed.
• Assembles and delivers floor stock orders for the assigned unit.

  Follows food safety and sanitation guidelines including:

  • Delivers meals in a timely fashion. Monitors and reports delays in service. Insures that all trays are covered prior to delivery to patient's room. Carefully pours hot beverages as trays are delivered.
  • Cleans unit kitchen, including refrigerator/freezer, and microwave.
  • Insures all items are properly wrapped, labeled, and dated.
  • Practices frequent hand washing after handling soiled or contaminated items.
  • Follows isolation precautions on patient doors; uses appropriate protective equipment.
  • Coordinates menus with patients` families when they cannot participate in room service.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and be mobile.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of emergency codes.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.

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