Nutrition Assistant, Per diem

Adventist Health

About The Position

This position is not guaranteed hours, but averaging around 16 hour per week currently. Training for this position will likely be full-time, Monday-Friday until training completion. This position is required to obtain a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification (paid for by company) within 6 months of hire. We offer an additional percentage of hourly compensation on top of your base pay for per diem roles. Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas. Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe. Job Summary: Our Nutrition Assistant role works closely with Skilled Nursing Facility patients, nursing staff, and Registered Dietitians to monitor patient dietary preferences and needs. Monitors patient body weight and documents plans and results in system for tracking. Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services department.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Technical experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Distributes and collects selected menus from patients timely and completely.
Assists patient with menu selection as needed.
Evaluates all food items served to patients for quality and temperature.
Follows all sanitation guidelines regarding food handling including the use of hairnet and hand washing.
Considers age related factors when dealing with patient/guest.
Prepares meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
Prepares required reports and monitors food to ensure high quality.
Delivers dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
Cleans food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
Discards leftovers and take out garbage.
Stocks ingredients and monitor inventory.
Assists in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
Helps maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
Monitors and assists in the diet office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are being met, including provision of nourishments and menu selection.
Maintains and stocks patient snack cart and distributes to patients per diet orders.
Maintains high quality, safe food as specified by Nutritional Food Services and all basic food handling guidelines as specified by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.