Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical • West Orange, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant performs numerous duties related to patient menu systems. This role is responsible for patient food service contact, patient menu management, obtaining patient menu selections, data collection, and communication of patient food service needs. The assistant follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements, demonstrating knowledge and proficiency of the menu management system. This position is located at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ, and operates on a Per Diem (PRN) basis with shifts from 6 AM to 2 PM or 11 AM to 7 PM, including weekdays and weekends. The compensation is $19.00/hour. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with various medical challenges, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous office experience or equivalent required
• Must be available to work Six (6) shifts per Six (6) week schedule; Three (3) must be on the Weekend (Saturday's or Sunday's).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient food service contact, patient menu management, obtaining patient menu selections, data collection, and communication of patient food service needs.
• Prepare, assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient menus/ menu selections according to prescribed diets.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections compliant with prescribed diet.
• Offer alternative menu, as allowed on prescribed diet and in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and/or validate diet changes in the patient menu system with the most current diet order.
• Update and/or validate that menu and nourishment labeling are compliant with the most current diet order.
• Create, print, and place menu labels as needed.
• Communicates patient care and food service issues to the department.
• Print and distribute reports, such as meal tallies, patient diet lists, and nourishment lists.
• Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines in accordance with organizational and departmental policies.
• Perform clerical assignments in the Food & Nutrition office, including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Maintains organization and efficiency of department office.
• Follows up with inquiries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
• Attend in-services and other departmental-related meetings.
• Assists tray line, food service aides, or catering as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Orientation program
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED