Nutrition Assistant

Sheridan Memorial Hospital • Sheridan, WY

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About The Position

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, the Nutrition Assistant (described in the job summary as a Nutritional Services Aide 2) performs patient food-service and dish duties under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Manager. The role assembles and delivers Room Service trays for patients with general and therapeutic diets, responds to requests from patients and nursing staff, prepares some food and nourishment items, and maintains clean and orderly food-service and dishwashing areas. The position requires respectful interactions with patients and families and adherence to infection-control and food-safety practices. Possible exposures include blood or body fluids, infectious disease, hazardous waste, odorous chemicals or specimens, and latex products; personal protective equipment is required as appropriate. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
• Possible exposure to blood or body fluids, infectious disease, hazardous waste, odorous chemicals or specimens, and latex products; use of personal protective equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital food preparation preferred.
• Successful completion of the ServSafe exam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Room Service trays appropriate for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepare and deliver items requested by nursing staff or patients, including special-diet foods as necessary.
• Maintain the Room Service tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
• Deliver food carts to patient rooms, place trays at the bedside, and check two patient identifiers.
• Take and respond to patient Room Service tray requests and orders by telephone using the Room Service Computer Program.
• Prepare pudding, gelatin, and nourishments, and deliver afternoon nourishments to appropriate nurse stations.
• Load and oversee dishwashers; wash specified items such as pots, pans, and knives by hand when needed.
• Clean soiled dishes and trays, load dish racks, operate the dish machine, and put clean dishes and utensils away after air drying.
• Dispose of trash and garbage appropriately and as needed.
• Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary; clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.
• Perform special cleaning duties as assigned by the Nutritional Services Manager.
• Maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Follow infection-control and food-safety practices at all times.
• Participate in departmental performance-improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed