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PeaceHealth is seeking a Diet Representative - Patient Services for a Part Time, 0.75 FTE, Variable position.

Are you looking for fulfilment in your work? Do you have a passion for serving others and healing through food in the healthcare industry? PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center may be the place for you! Come join our amazing team while working a condensed work week schedule that encourages work-life balance.

• We are seeking Diet Representatives for various 10-hour shifts. Compensation starts at **$20.53-$30.86 per hour** , depending on experience.

• Full and part time positions earn generous paid time off, shift differential pay for evenings, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, free meal allowance, career development, advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement to support continuing education.

• PeaceHealth has been voted one of the Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare, and the number one Healthiest Employer in Washington.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for providing excellent customer service to patients.

• Distribute menus and assist patients at bedside with meal selection as needed.

• Enter meal orders using a hand-held device with approved diet software.

• Assist with patient meal tray assembly and serve meals to patients at scheduled times.

• Collaborate with Registered Dietitians, nursing staff, and culinary team to optimize diet order compliance and patient satisfaction.

• Ensure that food and meal items provided by the department meet prescribed diet orders, food allergies/intolerances, and/or special dietary instructions or restrictions. _Specialized on the job training will be provided!_

• Maintain patient pantry supplies and document usage daily.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be over 18 years old. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Washington State Food Handler Card is required.

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Ability to work well with others.

• Work requires moderate physical exertion at least 66% of the time.

**For full details please email David Levi-Kimbrough/** [email protected]

Department / Location Specific Notes

Columbia Network – St John Medical Center - Longview:

+ This position is represented by the SEIU.

+ This position also functions as a lead.

Working Conditions

Lifting

+ Cooks: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 22 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 14 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional repetitive push/pull (scrubbing grill/oven).

+ Diet Rep/Aide: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

+ Food service asst.: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 12 lbs. Occasional up to 44 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 25 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 30 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start.

+ Stores Coord Asst: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 50 lbs. Occasional up to 35 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling .

Environmental Conditions

+ Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

+ Working near/around heated surfaces (oven).

+ Working near/around water/liquid.

Mental/Visual

+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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