Dietary Aide - Tappahannock Hospital - Days
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In October 2020, VCU Health completed the acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone. Today, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is dedicated to advancing healthcare within our community and neighboring counties, guided by VCU Health's commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Situated in the idyllic Middle Peninsula, our hospital serves the Northern Neck region, renowned for its quaint charm and leisurely summers along the picturesque Rappahannock River.While VCU Tappahannock Hospital functions as a satellite facility compared to the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, our standard of care remains uncompromised. Equipped with essential departments including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, our hospital thrives as a vital healthcare hub.Works under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion of production sheets, cafeteria service and cleaning of their designated work station. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate meals and nourishments as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiativesLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/ALicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/AExperience REQUIRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.Experience PREFERRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED preferredEducation/training PREFERRED: High school diploma or GED preferredIndependent action(s) required: Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Additional position requirements: Age Specific groups served: AllPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 50 - 100 lbs. Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substancesActivities: Prolonged Standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive Motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent changeAge Specific groups served: ALLPosition require availability on weekends and holidays.Varies by Need (United States of America)EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.