Senior Nutrition 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.