Dietary Aide


Job Details

Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Follows all HACCP standards

2. Follows all contract services policies and procedures

3. Possesses excellent customer service skills

4. Attends up to 75% of department meetings

5. Follows and adheres to all supervisor and management instruction

6. Assists in keeping all Press Ganey scores within or greater than departmental targets / goals

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English

2. Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions

Preferred:

1. On the job training is available

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

1. Stand - 2/3

2. Walk - 2/3

3. Sit - 1/3

4. Talk or hear - 2/3

5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3

6. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3

7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3

8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3

2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3

3. Up to 50 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

1. Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3





 UMass Memorial Health

 07/11/2024

 Leominster,MA