Collects and processes diet order information from patients in to the computerized system.
Takes patients menu selections prior to each meal.
Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
Offers 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 selections.
Assembles trays according to patients menu on tray tickets in a timely and accurate manner.
Interacts with Nursing to ensure patientsâ™ diet prescriptions are accurate, and patientsâ™ food needs are met.
Completes catering rounds after passing trays to inquire if patient needs anything else.
Retrieves trays from patientsâ™ rooms shortly after completing round.
Maintains accurate and current information for each patient on assigned unit(s).
Assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or have a calorie count ordered.
Communicates any patient related problems/concerns to appropriate personnel, in a timely manner following departmental procedures.
Wears name tag identification.
Adheres to facility confidentiality and patientâ™s rights policy as outlined in the facilityâ™s HIPAA policies and procedures.
Contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
Maintains a clean, sanitary working environment.
Follows HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
Completes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.
Identifies and utilizes cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
Utilizes equipment in performing job functions according to departmentâ™s safety procedures.
Follows facility and departmental safety policies and procedures to include incident reporting.
Follows facility and departmental infection control policies and procedures.
Follows the facilityâ™s protocols for Hazardous Materials and Waste Program.
Adheres to Emergency Preparedness Program. Participates in disaster drills, as appropriate.
Adheres to Life Safety Program and participates in fire drills as appropriate.
Responds to utility failures following department guidelines.
Participates and attends departmental meetings and staff development programs, as appropriate.
Exhibits pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of Morrison and Compass as appropriate.
Performs other tasks as may be assigned.