MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS MEDICAL COMPLEX

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of DIET CLERK at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.

A.          OBJECTIVE AND RELATIONSHIP

1. The Diet Clerk ensures a proper flow of communication between the patient, the nurses, and the kitchen with regard to a patient’s meal requests. Dietary Clerks also perform clerical duties in a diet office as requested, including preparing production estimations, collecting and editing completed patient menus, and interdepartmental communication.

B.   MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Respond to enquiries from patients providing information on their food orders.
2. Ensure that all patients are aware of the procedure for ordering their meals
3. Collect meal orders from patients and liaise with the Dietary Aide/ Tray Servers
4. Under the guidance of the Dietitian, relay information on patients’ menu adjustments based on their food preferences or allergies.
5. Assist the nursing team by updating patients’ diets onto the computer
6. Assist in arranging diet cards, loading food carts, and serving meals along with the Dietary Aides (Tray Servers/ Porters)
7. Discuss individual patient’s nutritional care needs with the Dietetic team members in accordance with the hospital’s protocol.
8. Collect nutritional data for nutrition screening as directed by the Clinical Dietitian
9. Assist the Clinical Dietitian with performance improvement activities as assigned
10. Conduct monthly patient and resident satisfaction surveys for the Dietary Department.
11. Participate in tray line and food temperature monitoring as assigned 12. Practice good customer service at all times

13. May need to assist with ordering of supplies under the direction of the dietitian. Perform clerical duties as needed, such as typing, filing and making copies.
14. Coordinate with other staff in the department to ensure timely delivery of orders
15. Follow all safety requirements on the job. Report incidents promptly and take/ suggest remedial action to correct minor safety hazards.
16. Assist with the scheduling orientation and in- service education programs.
17. Liaise with the Dietitian in referring patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care
18. Perform other duties as assigned

C.           KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

1. Ability to build strong relationships and work as part of inter-disciplinary teams.
2. Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
3. Customer orientation
4. Ability to plan & organize one’s work schedule effectively

D.           ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Certificate/ Training in Food Safety and Sanitation preferred
2. At minimum 5 passes at CXC General Level proficiency
3. 0-2 years’ work experience

F.  SALARY

                      Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

 When submitting your application please indicate the title of the position which you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE. Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references via email careers@mhmc.lc and addressed to:

                                Senior Manager – Human Resources

                               Millennium Heights Medical Complex

                            Millennium Highway

                            Castries, St. Lucia

The deadline to send applications is October 31, 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.