Dietary Aide

**Overview**

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

**Responsibilities**

1. Visits patients to confirm daily menu selection, all patient food and diet related needs. Communicates diet-related needs to clinical team members.

2. Accurately completes patient tray process: menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery to patients

And pickup as assigned, special request and off-time meal deliveries.

3. Must transport ReTherm cart (and/or room service transport cart) to and from the Food and Nutrition department, patient rooms and various hospital locations.

4. Works cooperatively with team members, patients, and patient unit staff; coordinating customer services.

5. Ensures Patient Satisfaction score for the department is met.

6. Ensures accurate and timely processing of patient information from written and verbal communication. Communicates appropriately to the diet office staff.

7. Promotes customer satisfaction by courteous, confidential service. Resolves all customer requests in a timely manner. Conducts Hospitality Rounds following each meal. Provides caring and responsive service to patients on a daily basis.

**Qualifications**

PREFERRED Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care in a hospital setting and/or 1 year minimum in food service.

Knowledge equivalent to a high school education.

**Pay Range**

$14.78 - $20.33 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.