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DescriptionDietary Aide AdventHealth TampaLocation Address: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Tampa
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.
Work Hours/Shift:Full Time/DayYou Will Be Responsible For:
Complies with the Employee Code of Conduct
Demonstrates compliance with all federal, state and local laws; rules and government regulations
Verbalizes understanding of reporting process of any actual or perceived violation
Recognizes incidents as defined and described in the Hospital’s Institutional Policies and Procedures
Understands the method and reasoning for reporting incidents
Demonstrates ability to complete the Hospital’s Incident Report Form
Assists the Department Manager or others in recognizing and reducing risk within the Department or other areas of the Hospital
Demonstrates FHT PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Daily Endeavors) by providing courteous service, assisting lost guests, and problem solving to meet special needs or requests
Performs duties in a timely manner and provides updates if delays occur
Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers, in person or on the telephone
Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments
Maintains a professional appearance and manner and adheres to the FHT dress standards
Helps ensure a safe environment for guests and staff
Respects patient privacy, confidentiality and dignity
Participates in Quality Improvement activities to improve processes and patient care
Implements actions, as appropriate, recommended by Quality Improvement teams and the hospital wide Quality Coordinating Council
Follows hospital and departmental Safety policies and procedures
Wears name tag identification and is aware of role in minimizing Security incidents
Demonstrates knowledge of role in Hazardous Materials and Waste Program , including procedures to follow in case of spill
Demonstrates knowledge of role in Emergency Preparedness Program . Participates in Disaster Drills, as appropriate
Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Life Safety Program and participates in Fire Drills as appropriate
Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Medical Equipment Program and how to report malfunctioning equipment
Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Utility Systems Program and the department’s response to utility failure
Follows hospital and departmental Infection Control policies and procedures
Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families.
Maintains satisfactory participation and attendance at required and non-required meetings and staff development programs
Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development:
Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth and career advancement
Attends annual mandatory in service, required meetings and continuing education
Promotes the hospital image and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients, visitors and the community to enhance the hospital’s reputation as a health care center
Demonstrates evidence of adherence to the hospital confidentiality policy
Reports to work in a regular and timely fashion
Maintains personal hygiene and neatness according to departmental standards
Performs proper handwashing techniques according to departmental standards
Utilizes gloves according to departmental standards
Uses hair restraints according to departmental standards
Prepares gelatin for patient meals as assigned
Prepares late tray items after trayline is finished
Completes late trays as received from diet office and delivers to floors in a timely manner
After dinner line, accurately checks, prepares and delivers evening nourishments
Bags silverware and ensures utensils are clean and dry
Covers trays using correct tray liner
Bags bread products using bag sealer
Stocks and restocks serving station, condiments, special items, nourishment, paper goods and perishable items
Gathers appropriate serving utensils according to standards
Accurately places designated items on patient trays during meal service
Responsible for knowing menu items and portion sizes for each meal
Responsible for using appropriate sanitary methods during meal service
Scraps dishes from patient service area
Cleans and sanitizes patient food carts
Cleans and sanitizes station after each meal
Cleans equipment, tables, racks as scheduled
Reports any items needing repairs to supervisor
QualificationsWhat You Will Need:
Physical ability to perform designated job
Minimum six (6) months direct food service experience or minimum three (3) months related food service experience
High School Diploma preferred
Job Summary:Provide service to patients and personnel in a manner supportive of the department operation.This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
