Nutrition Assistant - Sheridan Memorial Hospital

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL



At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 750 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care.

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Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.





JOB SUMMARY



Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Manager, the Nutritional Services Aide 2 performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.





ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSILITIES

• Assembles food trays for Room Service patients appropriate for general and therapeutic diets.


• Prepares and delivers items as requested by nursing staff or patients.


• Maintains Room Service tray line in a clean, neat and organized manner.


• Prepares special diet foods as necessary.


• Delivers food in carts to rooms and places appropriate trays at patient bedside while checking 2 patient identifiers.


• Loads and oversees dishwashers.


• Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives.


• Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.


• Puts clean dishes and utensils away.


• Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.


• Cleans walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.


• Assists in preparing pudding & jello and nourishments.


• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Nutritional Services Manager.


• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.


• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.


• Observes infection control & Food Safety practices at all times.


• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.


• Via Telephone, take and respond to patient requests and orders for room service trays, knowledge of Room Service Computer Program.


• Prepare and deliver p.m. nourishments to appropriate nurse stations.


• Cleans soiled dishes, trays and loads dish racks and runs through dish machine.


• Loads prewashed pots and pans into dish racks, runs through dish machine, unracks them to a sanitized area, put them away after air drying.

Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS



Education / Experience / License and Certifications

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

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