Nutrition Assistant- Nutrition Services- Full Time- Days

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for implementing patient diet orders in a therapeutically accurate manner while enhancing patient satisfaction with meal service. The Nutrition Assistant would work with Clinical Dietitians and other food service staff as needed to accomplish successful fulfillment of patient dietary needs.

Responsibilities

Utilize all tools and resources to provide therapeutically correct meal items for patients; Answer room service telephone calls and utilize room service software in an accurate and efficient manner; Identify patients needing assistance and patients who are unable to participate in room service, and provide appropriate assistance to enable them to meet food preferences within the constraints of their diet orders; Monitor and implement appropriate interventions for patients with potential drug nutrient interactions, patients with food allergies, and patients on insulin; Communicate effectively with Dietitians, food service staff, and staff in other parts of the organization regarding patient care needs; Provide outstanding customer service, resulting in a high level of patient satisfaction

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Understands the needs of diverse patients of different ages and backgrounds; Able to learn and implement resources for maintaining therapeutic accuracy of diet order; Can provide care appropriate to each patient's needs; Can work successfully as a team member; Exhibits excellent listening and customer service skills

Nice to have

Experience (preferred but not required)

Benefits

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees; Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage; Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan; Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities; 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan; Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center