Dietary Aide (3418)

Job DetailsJob Location: Mary Rutan Hospital - Bellefontaine, OH 43311Position Type: Full-TimeJob Shift: Day (1st Shift)Job Summary -  Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nutritional Services, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.   Regulatory Requirements High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Must have reliable transportation.   Language Skills Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.   Skills Basic computer knowledge. QualificationsQualifications  High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Must have reliable transportation. Preferred Skills Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge. Physical Demand Physical Demands Physical posture/mobility: Frequent standing and walking throughout shift (6–12 hours cumulative); ability to move quickly between departments and climb stairs as needed. Lifting/carrying: Frequent lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs; occasional heavier lifts  up to 75 lbs with assistance or equipment. Pushing/pulling: Frequent pushing and pulling; forces may exceed 50–100+ lbs when using mechanical assistance. Manual dexterity: Frequent gross and fine motor skills for handling tools, cleaning equipment, small parts, trays, and supplies; bilateral hand use required. Repetitive motion: Repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, and hand/wrist movements for cleaning, stocking, and equipment operation. Postural demands: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, and climbing on step stools or ladders for maintenance or stocking tasks. Balance/coordination: Ability to maintain balance and coordinate movements when carrying objects, operating machines, or working on wet/slippery surfaces. Vision: Visual acuity sufficient for reading labels, instructions, equipment controls, and detecting spills or hazards; color discrimination. Hearing/speech: Ability to hear alarms, verbal instructions, and communicate clearly with staff and patients. Environmental tolerance: Regular exposure to varying temperatures, noise, cleaning chemicals, dust, bodily fluids, and biohazardous waste; must be able to wear required PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, respirators) and follow infection-control procedures. Safety/physical demands: Ability to follow safe lifting techniques, use mechanical aids, and adhere to hazard protocols; work may involve slippery floors and confined spaces. Cognitive/attention: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, prioritize tasks, complete checklists, and maintain attention to detail under interruptions. Work schedule/endurance: Ability to work full shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, rotating shifts, and occasional overtime or emergency call-ins. Certifications/skills: May require competency in equipment operation, safe handling of chemicals, and infection control procedures.   Note: Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities if essential job functions can be performed safely.