Nutrition Assistant

Baystate Health • Westfield, MA

1d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Noble Hospital is looking for a Per-diem Nutrition Assistant to join our team in Westfield, MA! DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: Team oriented Peer support Fast-paced work environment SCHEDULE: Per-diem 1st shift, flexible Sunday-Saturday, 12 hours shifts 6am-6:30am LOCATION : Baystate Noble Hospital Westfield, MA Onsite parking JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses patients for appropriateness for food selections. Assist patients and family with meal selections when indicated, offering suggestions as to what types of foods would be appropriate on a specific diet type. Provides guidance and encourages patients and/or family to select foods that meet MNT orders. Recommends alternatives. Confirms MNT orders and allergies in computer system(s). Communicates consistent food choice and/or intake problems to clinical nutrition team and nursing. Delivers supplements to patients , assists nursing in verifying consumption , uses double identifiers for distribution of nourishments. Reports patient meal problems to dieticians , follows up with dieticians when patient has not ordered for 2 meal periods, uses the C-Bord program to provide a well kept record for dealing with discrepancies in Patient Care in regard to feeding. Responsible for follow up with patients where we have not met their expectations, and reporting back to FS Operations Manager as to what the desired outcome will be. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet required ServSafe certification required We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate! Education: GED or HiSET (Required) Certifications: ServSave Food Handlers Certified - ServSafe National Restaurant Association Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $17.98 - $20.68 - $24.12 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet required
• ServSafe certification required
• Education: GED or HiSET (Required)
• Certifications: ServSave Food Handlers Certified - ServSafe National Restaurant Association

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients for appropriateness for food selections.
• Assist patients and family with meal selections when indicated, offering suggestions as to what types of foods would be appropriate on a specific diet type.
• Provides guidance and encourages patients and/or family to select foods that meet MNT orders.
• Recommends alternatives.
• Confirms MNT orders and allergies in computer system(s).
• Communicates consistent food choice and/or intake problems to clinical nutrition team and nursing.
• Delivers supplements to patients , assists nursing in verifying consumption , uses double identifiers for distribution of nourishments.
• Reports patient meal problems to dieticians , follows up with dieticians when patient has not ordered for 2 meal periods, uses the C-Bord program to provide a well kept record for dealing with discrepancies in Patient Care in regard to feeding.
• Responsible for follow up with patients where we have not met their expectations, and reporting back to FS Operations Manager as to what the desired outcome will be.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees