Norwich, Connecticut, USA
4 days ago
Patient Dining Associate / HHC Food and Nutrition
Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJOB SUMMARYResponsible for patient food service on assigned units including menu selections tray assembly tray delivery and pick up stocking patients units where needed and fulfills special requests in between meal food delivery Key areas of responsibilityResponsible for maintaining accurate and current information for each patient on their assigned unit Conducts patient food service including menu selections tray assembly tray delivery and pick up stocking units where needed and fulfills special requests in between meal food delivery Takes patients menu selections prior to meal service while complying with dietary restrictions on special modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitationsOffers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities cultural ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selectionsInteracts with Nursing to ensure patientsrsquo diet prescriptions are accurate and patientsrsquo food needs are metAfter trays are passed completes rounding to check on patients and address any additional needs Retrieves trays from patients once meal is doneWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkJOB SUMMARYResponsible for patient food service on assigned units including menu selections tray assembly tray delivery and pick up stocking patients units where needed and fulfills special requests in between meal food delivery Key areas of responsibilityResponsible for maintaining accurate and current information for each patient on their assigned unit Conducts patient food service including menu selections tray assembly tray delivery and pick up stocking units where needed and fulfills special requests in between meal food delivery Takes patients menu selections prior to meal service while complying with dietary restrictions on special modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitationsOffers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities cultural ethnic and religious preferences when patient inquires or needs additional selectionsInteracts with Nursing to ensure patientsrsquo diet prescriptions are accurate and patientsrsquo food needs are metAfter trays are passed completes rounding to check on patients and address any additional needs Retrieves trays from patients once meal is doneMinimum RequirementsEducation NoneExperienceNoneLicensure Certification Registration NALanguage Skills Must be able to read and speak EnglishKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Mathematical Skills Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals May need to exhibit ability to compute ratio and percentComputer Skills Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate hospitalrsquos admission discharge and transfer ADT system and other computer based systems which manage patient care recordsReasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMinimum RequirementsEducation NoneExperienceNoneLicensure Certification Registration NALanguage Skills Must be able to read and speak EnglishKnowledge Skills and Ability Requirements Mathematical Skills Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals May need to exhibit ability to compute ratio and percentComputer Skills Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate hospitalrsquos admission discharge and transfer ADT system and other computer based systems which manage patient care recordsReasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situationsWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment
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