Diet Aide

Overview:

Join Our Team at Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital - Prescott Valley, AZ At Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is a 44-bed, modern inpatient facility specializing in stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex conditions. We also provide Home Health services to patients in the communities of Northern Arizona. We're dedicated to delivering personalized, high-quality care that restores independence and improves lives. •Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 15 years and has earned The Joint Commission's Stroke Certification and Brain Injury Certification. We are seeking a FT Diet Aide to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

High School Diploma or the equivalent in education or experience required. Food Handlers license required. Patient related service experience preferred. CPR certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual. Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Effective organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. Ability to work closely and professionally with others. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Responsibilities:

Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Diet Aide may be responsible for any of the following tasks: unpacking and visually inspecting food stock; preparing, pouring, and portioning food; carrying heavy trays, pots, etc.; delivering meals to patients; maintaining sanitary work environment and food handling; cleaning work station area and equipment; washing dishes, pots, silverware, etc. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.