Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) FNS Asst with HCA Florida Palms West Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Palms West Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic FNS Asst to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for routine daily tasks related to patient food service. These tasks include, but not limited to; tray assembly, portioning of food; preparation of snacks, tube feedings, and supplements; delivery of floor stock and special items to the units; delivery of patient meal trays into patients rooms. Ensures that all tasks are completed safely, and in strict adherence to Food and Nutrition cleaning /sanitation policies and other related policies and procedures. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times.

• Process menus correctly by placing appropriate food items on patient trays during meal service.
• Delivers meal trays to patient rooms visually checking identification bracelet and calling patients name with affirmative response. Delivers pediatric trays to nursing station.
• Strips, cleans, and sanitizes patient carts using approved procedures.
• Rinses, washes and sanitizes dishware and utensils according to Board of Health Regulations.
• Sets up and delivers patient late trays within 30 minutes of notification.
• Checks pantries for soiled trays, after meal service and at the end of shift.
• Prepares and delivers patient nourishments based on menu rotation and patient diet.
• Selects appropriate foods for therapeutic diets when preparing patient trays and late trays.
• Controls food portions through the use of appropriate sized utensils and measuring devices.
• Correctly records dish machine and refrigerator temperatures. Reports abnormal temperatures to supervisors to initiate corrective action process
• Cleans, sanitizes and stocks milk and ice cream units daily and as needed.
• Picks up and delivers p.o. supplements from pharmacy, for patients daily.
• Stocks tray line before and after meal service and as needed.
• Cleans all work areas, walls, equipment, and storage areas after use according to departments policy and procedures.
• Checks with supervisor or clinical staff before making menu substitution.
• Maintains a clean self and work area and practices Infection Control (hand washing) for protection of self and patients.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed using proper safety precautions and operation procedures.
• Promptly reports food shortages or potential food shortages to supervisor.
• Follows sanitation procedures when handling utensils and food items 100% of the time.

• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• One year of experience in healthcare food and nutrition services preferred and clerical experience preferred.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 204-bed facility in Palm Beach County. We offer preventative and elective programs and surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center and a Level II NICU. We have a full-service Children’s Hospital. Services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located on a 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our FNS Asst opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.