Dietary Unit Aide

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

This recruitment offers a $2,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine UW Medicine-Montlake- Food and Nutrition has an outstanding opportunity for a Dietary Unit Aide. WORK SCHEDULE 50% FTE, Evenings Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm-8:30pm DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Nutrition and Food Services department supports UWMC's mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community. Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering workplace for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Presents menus and instructs patients on the meal ordering process. The Ambassador will need to evaluate the patient’s ability to access and function in the Room Service Dining program. Assistance is provided to patients and/or caregivers in placing meal orders Serves patient meals and nourishments; ensures food is handled safely and patient meal trays are delivered accurately. Actively contributes to team process, maintains cooperative work environment and works to improve quality of service provided to patients.

Requirements

• Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment
• One year of experience as a Dietary Unit Aide in a health care facility or equivalent
• High school graduation or GED
• One year of additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Responsibilities

• Receives new diet orders, visits the patient within a half hour. The Ambassador will present menus to the patient or guests, introduce the features of the Room Service Program
• Responds to Patient, Nurse and Call Center inquiries.
• Distribute menus
• Delivers nourishments and tube feedings to patients in accordance with patient diet orders
• Provides basic nutritional services to patients such as meal and snack delivery
• Takes unit nourishment inventory and stock
• Act as a liaison between the patient and the department.
• Serve in a guest relations role to patients and visitors.
• Relay patient food requests/comments to Call Center and Food Service Supervisor/Program Support Supervisor
• Deliver or relay messages from nursing and other health care staff to the department
• Share any issues to the appropriate staff.
• Turn in phone and i-Pad.

Benefits

• outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED