Fedics is in search for a Wardhostess who works individually on patient wards. The hostess will serve breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks in a very busy, fast paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Serve patients with tea/coffee and alternative snacks
Menu cards to be filled in correctly with choice of patient
Menu cards to be returned to kitchen as soon as possible
Diet list to be updated before meals
Diet alterations should be brought to attention immediately
Trolley's to be taken from kitchen to wards, orderly and returned after serving patients with meals
Check trays are complete before placing in trolley and before setting in front of patient. Incomplete trays are unacceptable!
Patients meals are served on trays but trays are to be removed immediately after patient has eaten
Cutlery must be washed after every meal. Strict controls to be kept by ward hostess
Cutlery always served in cutlery bags
You are responsible for cutlery used in the ward & this is to be locked away when not in use.
The ward kitchen must be neat and tidy at all times. No trays are to be left in ward kitchen after meal has been eaten
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to work in a pressurised environment
Good communication skills at all levels
Knowledge of Fedics Hygiene & Quality Standards
Well presented, neat & professional Image
Motivated self - starter
Able to operate with little supervision
Flexible in terms of working hours - weekends/ public holidays (7 day operation)
Qualifications:
National Senior Certificate
Previous experience in a hospital environment would be be advantageous.