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Patient Food Service Asst Jobs in Tennessee

Patient Care Support Asst
By Covenant Health At Harriman, TN, United States
Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
Demonstrates ability to perform skills as assigned on the Nursing Assistant checklist.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, oxygen saturation, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements.
Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate.
Promptly answers patient call lights and responds to patient requests.
Answers telephone and intercoms; relays and documents messages. Helps to ensure that follow-up to patients request is timely.

Do you have a passion for helping others? Join our team as a Patient Food Service Assistant and make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Overview:

Patient Food Service Assistants are responsible for providing food service to patients in a hospital or healthcare setting. They ensure that meals are prepared and served in a timely and efficient manner, and that all food safety regulations are followed. They may also assist with cleaning and stocking of food service areas.

Detailed Job Description:

Patient Food Service Assistants are responsible for preparing and serving meals to patients in a hospital or healthcare setting. They must ensure that meals are served in a timely and efficient manner, and that all food safety regulations are followed. They may also assist with cleaning and stocking of food service areas. They must be able to read and understand patient dietary needs, and be able to follow instructions from the dietitian or other healthcare professionals. They must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

What is Patient Food Service Asst Job Skills Required?

• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to read and understand patient dietary needs
• Ability to follow instructions from dietitians or other healthcare professionals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift and carry heavy trays
• Good communication and customer service skills

What is Patient Food Service Asst Job Qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a food service setting is preferred
• ServSafe certification is preferred

What is Patient Food Service Asst Job Knowledge?

• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation
• Knowledge of customer service principles

What is Patient Food Service Asst Job Experience?

• Previous experience in a food service setting is preferred

What is Patient Food Service Asst Job Responsibilities?

• Prepare and serve meals to patients in a timely and efficient manner
• Follow all food safety regulations
• Read and understand patient dietary needs
• Follow instructions from dietitians or other healthcare professionals
• Clean and stock food service areas
• Lift and carry heavy trays
• Provide excellent customer service