Diet Representative Lead - Patient Services

Job Description

Description

Are you looking for fulfilment in your work? Do you have a passion for serving others and healing through food in the healthcare industry? PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center may be the place for you! Come join our amazing, growing team while working a condensed work week schedule that encourages work-life balance.

We are seeking Diet Representatives Lead- Patient Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, variable position. Compensation starts at $20.14-30.21 per hour, depending on experience. We offer on-the-job dietary training, generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, free meal allowance, career development, advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement to support continuing education.

Essential Functions:

· Distribute appropriate menus for patients to select from. Assist patients with menu selection as needed. Deliver meals to patients at scheduled times.

· Coordinate with Registered Dietitians to approve patient food requests based on diet order and food availability. Determine needs of between-meal nourishment and orders as needed.

· Process all diet orders received from nursing services in preparation for meal production and service. May coordinate food production information with kitchen staff.

· Use approved computer charting methods to communicate clarification of individual patient needs related to food and nutrition to ensure meal order accuracy and prompt delivery.

· Stock patient pantry supplies and track usage daily.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

· Must be over 18 years old. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Washington State Food Handler Card is required.

· Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

· Strong customer service skills.

· Ability to work well with others.

· Work requires moderate physical exertion at least 66% of the time.

· Proficient in computer/keyboarding skills. Proficient in mathematics.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume or reach out [email protected]