Patient Dining Associate PT

OhioHealth • Pickerington, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Dining Associate works at an OhioHealth care site in the AM&PM Call Center and helps patients make menu selections, assembles and delivers meal trays, and retrieves trays. The role is part of the caregiving team and supports patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

The position involves communicating with patients, visitors, dietitians, nursing staff, and other OhioHealth associates; maintaining workstations and kitchen areas; using department and hospital computer systems; and preparing and delivering nourishments and other food-service items. Associates may be assigned to assist in other department areas as needed. Responsibilities emphasize safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• No degree or diploma is required.
• Individuals aged 16–18 without a high school diploma or GED may be considered with an applicable work permit.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient meal orders and assemble, distribute, and retrieve meal trays in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear and accurate communications with dietitians, nursing staff, and OhioHealth associates.
• Interact professionally with patients, visitors, and associates to meet or exceed service standards.
• Clean and stock workstations, pods, and kitchen areas as assigned.
• Use department and hospital computer software to enter preferences and print reports, nourishment labels, and diet order change sheets.
• Prepare and deliver nourishments, floor stocks, and late trays.
• Record temperatures of unit refrigerators.
• Assist in other areas of the department as needed.
• Perform duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

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