Nutrition Associate - PRN
Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Lafayette, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nutrition Associate within Franciscan assists patients in making their menu selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet. The Nutrition Associate delivers the patient meals and assists the patient with their tray setup. This position acts as a liaison between patients, food and nutrition, clinical dietitians and nursing staff to provide optimum nutrition care and patient satisfaction.
Requirements
- Preferred High School Diploma/GED
- 1 year Healthcare experience, food service experience or diet office experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with ordering, preparation, and delivery of meals, nourishments, snacks, and supplies to patients, nursing units, and kitchen.
- Check menus and trays for accuracy.
- Document food allergies, special needs, and likes and dislikes.
- Gather, label, and deliver tube-feeding products and nourishments to nursing units, as ordered.
- Interact with patients and obtain meal selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet.
- Participate in performance improvement and quality control initiatives.
- Communicate with nursing staff and clinical dietitians regarding patient nutritional care requirements, such as diet education, and poor or insufficient nourishment.
- Understand diet order restrictions and offer appropriate choices to patients.
- Verify patient information prior to delivering trays.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
