Dietary Aide -- Dietary -- Memorial Hospital

Accountable for providing assistance in the preparation of and serving custom meals to patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals to patients, staff, and visitors. • Apply methods of portion control. • Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment. • Orient and train employees as assigned. • Participate in inservice and educational programs, and apply procedures, techniques, and information appropriately.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED (Required) Education: Eighth grade and ability to read and write Experience: None

Credentials

• Food Handlers Card (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Krysteen M. Sovine [email protected]