Dining Assistant - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center•Indiana, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for delivering meal trays to patient rooms or designated dining areas, assisting patients with their meals, and ensuring accurate and timely service. You will also play a role in patient satisfaction by providing friendly service and reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff. Adherence to infection control and safety guidelines is crucial.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Previous experience in food service, healthcare, or patient care preferred
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Teamwork skills
EMR skills
Time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Attention to detail skills

Responsibilities

Deliver meal trays to patient rooms or designated dining areas.
Assist patients with opening food containers, setting up trays, and repositioning items for accessibility.
Offer encouragement and basic feeding assistance to patients as directed and appropriate.
Report appetite changes, swallowing difficulties, or mealtime concerns to nursing or dietitian staff.
Verify tray accuracy based on patient diet orders and allergy information.
Coordinate closely with food service and nursing staff to ensure timely delivery and pickup of trays.
Retrieve trays and record food intake when required.
Provide friendly, respectful, and responsive service to patients and visitors.
Answer basic patient questions about meal options and refer dietary concerns to appropriate staff.
Participate in efforts to enhance patient satisfaction with nutrition services.
Follow infection control procedures and safety guidelines when handling food and interacting with patients.
Clean and sanitize meal carts, tray tables, and work areas.
Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.