Diet Aide Ernest Health - 4.1 Plano, TX Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards CPR Certification Customer communication Confidential information handling Food service health code compliance Food service cleaning Food running BLS Certification Food portioning Adhering to dietary requirements Patient service Simple food item preparation Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Food safety sanitizing procedures Food delivery Visual inspection as testing technique Assisting food service staff Communication skills Patient assistance Food Handler Certification Entry level Meal assistance Time management

Full Job Description Overview:

North Texas Rehabilitation Institute We are seeking a PRN 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.

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.