Nutrition Assistant I: Irvine Patient Nutrition Services
About The Position
The Nutrition Assistant (NA) displays and practices a work-style that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the department and hospital. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct. Participates in the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process by completing appropriate forms and preventative maintenance logs. The Nutrition Assistant (NA) is responsible for delivering nutrition service to patients. This involves obtaining meal selections utilizing a computerized tablet in the electronic diet office system; obtaining and documenting food preferences (likes, dislikes, allergies, and cultural or special dietary needs); utilizing safe food handling practices; prepares foods to meet the dietary needs of the patient; actively participates on trayline for accurate tray set-up; deliver and retrieve trays according to established patient safety guidelines. The NA works under the direction of the Nutrition Assistant Lead, the Patient Care Supervisors, and the Patient Services Operations Manager. The NA also collaborates and takes direction from the clinical nutrition staff as well as working closely with nursing to ensure patient satisfaction. Contributes to positive customer relations especially with regard to customer service by assuring high quality service and that sanitation standards are met. The NA will perform all other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager.
Requirements
- Professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct.
- Participation in the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process.
- Ability to obtain meal selections using a computerized tablet.
- Ability to document food preferences, including likes, dislikes, allergies, and special dietary needs.
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
- Ability to prepare foods to meet dietary needs.
- Ability to participate in trayline for accurate tray set-up.
- Ability to deliver and retrieve trays according to patient safety guidelines.
- Ability to ensure high quality service and meet sanitation standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nutrition service to patients.
- Obtain meal selections utilizing a computerized tablet in the electronic diet office system.
- Obtain and document food preferences (likes, dislikes, allergies, and cultural or special dietary needs).
- Utilize safe food handling practices.
- Prepare foods to meet the dietary needs of the patient.
- Actively participate on trayline for accurate tray set-up.
- Deliver and retrieve trays according to established patient safety guidelines.
- Contribute to positive customer relations by assuring high quality service and that sanitation standards are met.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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