Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem/PRN

Select Medical • Saddle Brook, NJ

7d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Nutrition Assistant Location: 300 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), Various Hours; 6AM-2PM/9AM-5PM/11AM-7PM (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts) Compensation: $19.00/Hour Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries , spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. We support your career growth and personal well-being: Start Strong : Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities. Invest in Your Future: 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) Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous office experience or equivalent required
• Per Diem Requirement: 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

• A Nutrition Assistant performs numerous duties related to patient menu systems.
• Responsible for patient food service contact, patient menu management, obtaining patient menu selections, data collection, and communication of patient food service needs.
• Follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of the menu management system.
• 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 to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• 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

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