Dietary Aide

Dietary AideThe Dietary Aide at Stony Brook University Hospital is an ancillary employee who performs various patient services, including patient visitation, tray assembly, distribution and service, general sanitation, cleaning, and use of kitchen equipment and pantries. Essential Position: This position is considered "Essential". The incumbent must report to work regardless of extreme weather of other conditions. Position Details: Local 1199 Union Pay Rate: $24.23 per hour FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule: Part-time; Various hour/Various Shifts - Flexibility a must, weekends and holidays required. MUST be available 4-10 pm. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid time off Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program 403(b) enrollment after 1 year Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Excellent customer service skills Must be able to read, write, and speak English, follow written and verbal instructions, and complete simple computational skills Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position Ability to meet acceptable background check standards Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the healthcare environment Program/Department Responsibilities: Deliver meals and nourishments to patients courteously and professionally Collect trays from patient rooms or units Exhibit communication skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses in neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Operate and clean equipment per departmental procedures. Accurately portion and serve food for patients quickly and accurately Safely transport food carts and equipment throughout the hospital Accurately inventory and deliver par stock supplies to identified units and clean per departmental procedures. Essential Physical Requirements*: Typically lifts 20 to 50 lbs. EEO/EPO and Policy Applied to all duties and functions: Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public. Assist the Auxiliary Services Association in reaching out to diverse audiences. Aware of and adheres to established Auxiliary Services Association and Stony Brook University policies and procedures. Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurately. ASA is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO and Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available. ASA may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Human Resources at (631) 632-9306.