Dietary Assistant - Nutrition - FT - Days

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Day Shift

Day Shift

Description :

Typical works 40 hours per week. Sunday- Saturday, Every other weekend / holiday; On-call

POSITION PURPOSE :

Under general supervision, assists in providing high quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups from infants to the elderly, by performing the following tasks, including, but not limited to assisting in the assembling and delivery of food trays / meals for patients / residents, works in the dish room and performs a variety of cleaning related duties.

Details :

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer :

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes :

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

What you will do :

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque / Dyersville Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque / Dyersville Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates the Mission and Values of MercyOne Dubuque / Dyersville Medical Center.
• Demonstrates ability to participate in positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior
• Demonstrates flexibility to complete tasks as assigned.
• Assists in preparing patient / resident trays / meals by having station set up and / or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately.
• Maintains safe and sanitary environment for foodservice and cleaning of equipment. Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Responsible for clean up of station, prepares dishes and utensils for washing, and properly stores dishes and utensils after washing.

Cleans dish machine and / or pots and pans area per procedure.

• Demonstrates activity to impact change within your department and with other departments.
• Promotes and establishes effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians and with hospital guests and clients.
• Takes an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through personal and professional / job-related growth and development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we are looking for :

• Experience is not required.
• On-the-job training is provided to reach normal productivity under close supervision.
• High School diploma desirable, but not required.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque / Dyersville Medical Center.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.)
• Ability to read, speak and follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform simple calculations.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination required to operate foodservice equipment, dish machine, pot / pan machine and serve foods on trayline and / or in Senior Care.
• Effective communication skills.
• Maintain a cordial and courteous attitude in contacts with co-workers, MercyOne staff, patients / residents and guests.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in aspecializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities.

Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission :

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Vision :

We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions :

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will :

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our Promise :
• We Listen.
• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.