Diet Assistant

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for communication between Nursing Units, families, patients and the Food Service Department regarding patient ordering, menus, diet changes, and general patient services. Responsible for the accurate and timely meal service to patients. Responsible to provide a high-quality dining experience to the patients which meets their nutritional requirements and service expectations.

Requirements

Minimum High School education of GED equivalent.
Current Food Handler Certificate (or within 30 days of hire).
Good communication skills
Customer service skills
Clearly speaks and writes English
Basic Computer competency
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to rotate positions
Ability to push, pull, bend, twist, turn, and reach.

Responsibilities

Answers phones and acts as liaison between Nursing, patients, and the Food Service Department in assisting the patient with menu selections based on their nutritional needs and assists patients in filling out their menus.
Utilizes diet office computer system to take, process and interact with patients regarding their diets and menu selections.
Works with dietitian as necessary on specific diet requirements
Updates diet office computer system as appropriate.
Fills stock as appropriate
Delivers and picks up patient trays as appropriate according to established standards using pre-determined parameters for patient identification and within designated time frames.
Produces reports from computer system as appropriate to position and completes all clerical paperwork as assigned
Stocks the patient nourishment kitchen according to established par levels
Prepares paper menus for Mental Health unit and Diabetic patients
Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPPA regulations in performance of their job.
Cleans areas as assigned using proper chemicals and cleaning equipment
Uses proper safety techniques in the performance of their duties.
Prepares and delivers patient nourishments on a daily basis according to established standards.
Practices Standard precautions in the performance of their job routine.
Dressed in proper uniform at all times and wearing protective equipment as required.
Other duties assigned as relevant and necessary for the smooth operation of the department.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program