Diet Aide

Ernest Health • Billings, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Care Hospital of Montana in Billings, Montana is seeking a Diet Aide to join their team. This role is crucial in supporting patient care by assisting with meal services. The hospital is a freestanding critical care and inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing advanced interdisciplinary care for patients with complex medical needs requiring extended recovery. They specialize in long-term acute care and comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, offering services like ventilator weaning, cardiac monitoring, complex wound care, and intensive rehabilitation. The team includes physicians, ICU/critical care nurses, and respiratory therapists, all focused on individualized, compassionate care. Advanced Care Hospital of Montana is Joint Commission accredited and nationally recognized for quality care, serving patients from Montana, Wyoming, and South Dakota. The hospital is part of Ernest Health, which provides robust employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs, encouraging feedback through platforms like "My Ernest Journey" and Engagement Surveys. Billings, Montana, offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor activities and a growing community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers license required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Patient related service experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Unpacking and visually inspecting food stock.
• Preparing, pouring, and portioning food.
• Carrying heavy trays, pots, etc.
• Delivering meals to patients.
• Maintaining sanitary work environment and food handling.
• Cleaning work station area and equipment.
• Washing dishes, pots, silverware, etc.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED