Nutritional Service Assistant-PRN

A Nutritional Services Assistant completes set-up, serving and clean up in the cafeteria, maintaining proper temperatures within the strictest sanitation standards. Portions salads and dessert for patients. Scheduled workdays and times could vary and will include weekends. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Washes dishes
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area per daily and weekly schedule.
• Portions salads and desserts for patients (refer to workflow 7A)
• Maintains an orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and physician related information
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital and department specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Willingly accepts reassignment to other duties if necessary.
• Follows expected work practices.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Helps with not specifically assigned duties.
• Works steadily and always keeps busy.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric
• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity
• Good personal grooming and hygiene

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduation from high school is preferred.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal directions. 
• Knowledge of sanitation process required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handlers Sanitation Certificate or willing to obtain within 30 days.
• State Food Allergen Certification or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking
• Required to climb, balance, stoop and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Potential exposure to chemicals and communicable diseases
• Could be subject to mechanical hazards. 
• Requires working in hot and cold temperatures.
• The noise level is quiet to moderate.               

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

PRN BENEFITS

Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours