Reports to: Nutrition Services Supervisor/ Director
FLSA Classification: Hourly $16.81-$19.81
We are looking for a focused and driven individual to join our Nutrition Services department as a Diet Aide. The Nutrition Services department prepares food and meals for hospital patients, staff, and visitors. The Nutrition Services Diet Aide is an entry level position. They serve food items, set up trays, and prepare beverages in a safe and sanitary manner.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with assembly and transport of loaded food carts to patient and resident areas.
- Serve residents food, beverages, and snacks in a caring, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Keeps designated areas well stocked on a daily basis.
- Wash dishes and operate dish washing machine safely. Follow proper handling and washing procedures for kitchen tools and equipment.
- Store food ingredients to meet regulations.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintain a hygienic and organized workspace and kitchen, which includes taking out the trash, sweeping/mopping the floors, and cleaning the kitchen and service areas. - Perform a variety of tasks both independently and under supervision.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience :
Skills and Expectations:
- Kind and professional demeanor.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance, at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
- Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
- Adhere to ALL PMC confidentiality procedures and policies.
- Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
- Superior dexterity skills to operate tools and utensils, such as knives, quickly and safely.
- Clear understanding of cooking measurements.
- Excellent team working skills, especially in a fast-past, constantly evolving environment.
- Knowledge of nutrition and modified diets preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
- Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
- Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
- Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
- Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
- May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs up to 80% of the shift.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pioneers' history began in 1947 when Freeman Fairfield, a previous resident of this community, approached the County Commissioners about establishing a hospital. Over the next several years, Mr. Fairfield worked with the Commissioners and a group of local citizens to build a hospital for the Meeker community. Opening its doors in 1950, Pioneers began offering acute health care and surgical services to the community, licensed through the State of Colorado Department of Health and Human Services. We are Medicare and Medicaid-certified, accept private insurance, and, of course, self-pay. Financial arrangements may be set up through the Business Office.
In 1964, the Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing opened its doors for long-term care, made possible through the generosity of the wills of Carl and Adelaide Walbridge. Attached to the north side of the hospital, the Wing, with its 33 beds, brings skilled and intermediate nursing to residents who are unable to care for themselves. Through the Wing's rehabilitation services, exercise, and activity groups, each resident's care is individualized to meet his or her physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual needs. The Wing is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.
First-line health care services are delivered through Meeker Family Health Center. The MFHC originated in 1990 as a rural health clinic, and its physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff continue to strive to meet our community's and visitors' healthcare needs.
