Dietary Assistant – Dubuque – Part Time Hours
MercyOne
5 Positions
ID: 00370664
Posted On 07/22/2022
Job Overview
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.
Customers Include: patients/residents, family of patients/residents, employees, co-workers, volunteers, physicians and childcare.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrates the Mission and Values of MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center.
4. Demonstrates ability to participate in positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior
5. Demonstrates flexibility to complete tasks as assigned.
6. Assists in preparing patient/resident trays/meals by having station set up and/or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately.
7. Maintains safe and sanitary environment for foodservice and cleaning of equipment. Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
8. 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.
9. Demonstrates activity to impact change within your department and with other departments.
10. Promotes and establishes effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians and with hospital guests and clients.
11. Takes an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through personal and
professional/job-related growth and development.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
1. Experience is not required.
2. On-the-job training is provided to reach normal productivity under close supervision.
3. High School diploma desirable, but not required.
4. Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
5. Must be at least 16 years old.