AM Host - Urgently Hiring

Patient Host/Hostess
This position is responsible for both the front and back of the house meal service processes to include menu selection, meal ticket processing, ADT's, and tray delivery and collection while using excellent customer service skills. This position is a direct line of communication to nursing and family members.
Essential Job Functions:
Patient Services (Front of the House)
Introduces the menu process via the menu platform
Uses the spoken menu guidelines to obtain menu selections electronically
Navigates patient profile and adheres to diet order guidelines, fluid restrictions, and preferences
Utilizes family and nursing when appropriate
Calls patients in isolation rooms as able
Delivers and collects trays at meal service; helps with tray set up as appropriate
Delivers TF's to units
Orders and delivers floor stock to patient units.
Supports patient satisfaction initiatives
Patient Services (Back of the House)
Answers phones and handles call requests or issues; notifies supervisor if needed
Processes meal tickets for meal service
Prints tally reports for meal service
Prints TF labels
Prints paper menus for behavioral health; enters as needed
Completes department spreadsheet statistics
Utilizes downtime procedures in emergency situations
Stocks supplies in kitchen area as assigned.
Regulatory/Sanitation
Practices universal precautions for menu selection and tray service; adheres to infection control guidelines for isolation patients
Uses 2 patient identifiers when entering room
Checks and handles expiration dates of TF's and pantry items
Completes daily cleaning assignments as assigned
Service Excellence
Performs excellent customer service skills when entering a nursing unit and patient room
Communicates directly with nursing unit staff
Handles service recovery immediately and involves supervisor as needed
Receives and distributes all messages in a timely manner
Identifies and refers patients requiring further nutrition intervention to the dietitian
~ Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]
Required Qualifications/Experience:
High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
One (1) to two (2) years of experience in customer service, food service, retail, nutrition, or hospitality.
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
~ Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances:
ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment:
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never
Extreme Heat - x - x
Extreme Cold - x - x
Heights - x
Confined Spaces - x
Extreme Noise(85dB) - x
Mechanical Hazards - x - x
Use of Vibrating Tools - x
Operates Vehicle (company) - x
Operates Heavy Equipment - x
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x
Rotates All Shifts - x - x
8 Hours Shifts - x - x
10-12 Hours Shifts - x
On-Call - x
Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - x - x
Travel Between Sites - x
Direct Patient Care - x
Respirator Protective Equipment - x
Eye Protection - x - x
Head Protection (hard hat) - x
Hearing Protection - x
Hand Protection - x - x
Feet, Toe Protection - x
Body Protection - x - x
Latex Exposure - x
Solvent Exposure - x
Paint (direct use) Exposure - x
Dust (sanding) Exposure - x
Ethylene Oxide Exposure - x
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - x
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure - x
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure - x
Mist Exposure - x
Wax Stripper (direct use) - x
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x
Ionizing Radiation Exposure - x
Laser Exposure - x
Physical Demands:
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never
Bending (Stooping) - x - x
Sitting - x - x
Walking - x - x
Climbing Stairs - x - x
Climbing Ladders - x
Climbing Step Stool - x
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