Dietary Assistant Float

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* Employment Type:

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* Full time

** Shift:*
* Rotating Shift

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* Description:

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* Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a  
** Dietary Assistant!*
* As a  
** Dietary Assistant
** at Mercy One, you will assist in providing high quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups from infants to the elderly, by performing the following tasks, including, but not limited to assisting in the assembling and delivery of food trays/meals for patients/residents, works in the dish room and performs a variety of cleaning related duties.

+ Demonstrates ability to participate in positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior

+ Demonstrates flexibility to complete tasks as assigned.

+ Assists in preparing patient/resident trays/meals by having station set up and/or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately.

+ Maintains safe and sanitary environment for food service and cleaning of equipment.  Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.

+ Responsible for cleanup of station, prepares dishes and utensils for washing, and properly stores dishes and utensils after washing.  Cleans dish machine and/or pots and pans area per procedure.

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* Schedule:

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* + Full time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)

+ Varied shifts based on departmental needs

+ Weekend and holiday rotation required

** General Requirements:*
* + Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for Mercy One Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center.

+ Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.)

+ Ability to read, speak and follow simple oral and written instructions

+ Ability to perform simple calculations.

+ Manual dexterity and motor coordination required to operate food service equipment, dish machine, pot/pan machine and serve foods on trayline and/or in Senior Care.

+ Effective communication skills.

+ Maintain a cordial and courteous attitude in contacts with co-workers, Mercy One staff, patients/residents and guests.

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* Education:

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* + High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

** Ministry/Facility Information:*
* ** Mercy One Dubuque
** is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed Mercy One Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services.

Mercy One operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, Mercy One Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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