Nutrition Aide
About The Position
The Nutrition Aide plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive nutritious and delicious meals tailored to their dietary needs. This position involves close collaboration with dietitians and healthcare professionals to prepare and deliver meals, monitor dietary restrictions, and provide support during meal times. You will maintain patient Kardex, perform daily tray line duties for inpatient and outpatient areas, and handle dishwashing tasks as assigned. You will also be responsible for delivering patient trays and monitoring temperatures to ensure quality service. The role requires direct interaction with patients to understand their preferences and ensure their nutritional needs are met, positively impacting their recovery and overall well-being. The hospital environment is dynamic and fast-paced, fostering teamwork and a shared commitment to providing the best possible care for patients. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about nutrition and helping others, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a compassionate and dedicated healthcare team.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and understand written instructions
- Emotional maturity and good people skills required
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Lifting food containers and stock, with potential for strains from lifting
- Standing on feet most of the time
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined by management on a case-by-case basis
Nice To Haves
- Food service experience preferred
- Basic meal prep experience preferred
- SERV Safe Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain patient Kardex
- Perform daily tray line duties for inpatient and outpatient areas
- Handle dishwashing tasks as assigned
- Deliver patient trays
- Monitor temperatures to ensure quality service
- Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients
- Operate cash register, perform basic transactions, generate reports, and handle other cash register operations as needed
Benefits
- Robust medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Identity theft protection program
- Matching retirement plan
- Ample paid time off
- Award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives
- Generous tuition reimbursement and continuing education benefits
- Potential sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for some positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
