English Assistant

Job Description : Position Summary : As an integral

piece of the Clinical Nutrition and Culinary team, the Senior

Nutrition Assistant role is to work closely with the Registered

Dietitian and Certified Dietary Manager to ensure that the patients

on the RSU and MCU are assisted in their menu selections to ensure

that the patients receive their appropriate diet and requested

items. Core Competencies : Demonstrates strong customer service

skills with patients, families, and clinical / culinary staff Shares

information with the team to keep everyone abreast of patients’

status. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with

patients, families and staff that conveys respect and

professionalism even in challenging situations High attention to

detail to ensure menus / diet orders are appropriately completed and

accurately entered into computer system, and ensure tray accuracy

Able to multitask and concentrate on fine detail with interruptions

on a frequent basis Works independently with minimal

supervision.  Exercises initiative, seeking additional tasks

and projects from supervisor. Accepts assignments readily.

Recognizes problems independently and works toward improving

systems and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of patient

information Position Responsibilities : Assists patients with menu

selection and enters into computer Reviews menu selections to

ensure compliance to preferences, allergies, and prescribed diet

Relays relevant information back to the team to keep everyone

abreast of patients’ status. Enters patient information in computer

Answers phone and message machine in a timely manner and takes

appropriate steps to ensure customer satisfaction Prepares hot and

cold production sheets and file accordingly Prepares late tickets

as requested Leads, mentors and trains newly hired Nutrition

Assistants Responsible for EOC rounding on RSU, pantry / RSU

kitchenette, assuring CMS standards (FIF0, proper labeling and

dating etc) are being maintained. Maintains diet office supplies

Calculates and communicates weekly enteral feeding PAR requirements

weekly to Central Stores As requested by Registered Dietitian,

conduct calorie counts, visits with patients obtains

preferences / food allergies, takes snack orders, determine tolerance

of meals / supplements, and reinforces patient education Quality

Assurance : conduct meal rounds and test trays Process Improvement

projects encouraged in the LEAN philosophy Has complete knowledge

and understanding of the pod / pantry process including set up,

plating meals, checking trays for accuracy, delivery of food truck

to unit and clean up Follow safety and sanitation rules and

regulations Follow department and hospital policy and procedures

Books outpatient nutrition appointments Conduct monthly in-services

Assists the supervisors in helping team complete LMS trainings.

Performs other related duties as required or directed

Qualifications : College level nutrition courses required. AS / BS in

Nutrition strongly encouraged Food service experience at hospital

setting preferred Prior experience as nutrition assistant or

knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred Effective verbal,

electronic and written communications skills using the English

language required Strong customer service and team-focused

interpersonal skills needed Computer skills required. Previous

experience with Computrition nutrition program a plus. Word and

Excel competency a plus Attention to detail and multi-tasking

abilities required Demonstrates ability to prioritize work, meet

deadlines, and adapt to changing situations Serve Safe Certified to

be obtained within 6 months of hire CPR to be obtained within 6

months of hire. Allergy Awareness Certificate to be obtained within

6 months of hire Demonstrates desire for leadership and clinical

nutrition growth Remote Type On-site Hebrew SeniorLife is an equal

opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to

creating an inclusive environment for all employees.