Nutrition Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One (1) year as a Nutrition Assistant, Diet Technician or similar role, or secretarial experience in a health care environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect patient’s menus, offering assistance to patients in completing the menu.
• Participate in patient tray line as needed.
• Correct patient’s menus according to therapeutic diet order and Standards of Care.
• Address patient issues and concerns and relay pertinent information to the Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• Participate in weekly testing of trays for temperature, portions, taste and presentation.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested.

Benefits

• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums
• bonuses
• recognition programs