What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary-Aide PRN Hospice of the Golden Isles position at HOSPICE OF THE GOLDEN ISLES?
Now Hiring!! Hospice of the Golden Isles Inpatient Unit - Dietary Aide needed
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares meals in accordance with approved menus.
• Interacts with the Director of Patient Care Services and nursing staff to ensure food service needs are being met.
• Ensure state and federal regulations are followed including the maintenance of a clean, safe environment for the storage, preparation and handling of food including but not limited to OSHA and Health Department regulations.
• Collaborates effectively with the nursing staff concerning special patient needs, diets, and their wants that enrich the quality of care for hospice patients in a compliant manner.
• Purchases food and supplies and completes maintains an adequate inventory.
• Manage related expenditures in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Handles food in a clean and safe manner to prevent contamination.
• Store food in an organized and safe manner to prevent spoilage.
• Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen after food preparation and storage.
• Prepares food for special hospice events and supports these events as needed.
• Inspects all equipment daily and reports any hazardous situations to the immediate supervisor.
• Performs scheduled cleaning of kitchen equipment as assigned.
• Display critical thinking skills to problem solve and manage patient and family issues according to Hospice and Standard of Practice and HGI policies and procedures.
• Participate in emergency disaster processes as defined by HGI policies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with HGI policies/procedures and follows state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Performs assignments as directed.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patients.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating behavior and communicating in a professional manner suitable for interaction with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.
Looking forward to you joining our dynamic team!
