Diet Aide

Overview:
At Mesquite Specialty Hospital, we are passionate about patient care We provide critical care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and has earned The Joint Commission’s Respiratory Failure Certification. Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized treatment throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and surrounding communities.

 

 

We are seeking a Diet Aide PRN to join our team of passionate patient caregivers

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

 

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including: 

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options

FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement

Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:

Clinical Career Ladder levels

Nursing Preceptor Programs

PCT Career Path levels

CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

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

 

Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities: 

 

We're located in the following states:

Arizona

California

Colorado

Idaho

Indiana

Montana

New Mexico

Ohio

South Carolina

Texas

Utah

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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.

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