Dining Assistant - Full Time

divh2Dining Assistant - Full Time/h2pJob Category: Nutritional Services Requisition Number: DININ002622/ppIn this role you will be:/pulliDeliver meal trays to patient rooms or designated dining areas./liliAssist patients with opening food containers, setting up trays, and repositioning items for accessibility./liliOffer encouragement and basic feeding assistance to patients as directed and appropriate./liliReport appetite changes, swallowing difficulties, or mealtime concerns to nursing or dietitian staff./liliVerify tray accuracy based on patient diet orders and allergy information./liliCoordinate closely with food service and nursing staff to ensure timely delivery and pickup of trays./liliRetrieve trays and record food intake when required./liliProvide friendly, respectful, and responsive service to patients and visitors./liliAnswer basic patient questions about meal options and refer dietary concerns to appropriate staff./liliParticipate in efforts to enhance patient satisfaction with nutrition services./liliFollow infection control procedures and safety guidelines when handling food and interacting with patients./liliClean and sanitize meal carts, tray tables, and work areas./liliUse proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed./li/ulpOther duties may be assigned./ppQualifications you will need in this role:/pulliEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalent required/liliExperience: Previous experience in food service, healthcare, or patient care preferred/liliSkills: Communication | Critical thinking | Teamwork | EMR | Time management | Problem-solving | Attention to detail/li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div