Are you a weekend warrior looking to make extra money? Come join our team to cover Nutrition Assistant duties every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 1:30pm-7pm. Additional shifts available to be picked up on a per diem basis.
Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Assistant performs a variety of duties pertaining to the delivery of high quality, personalized nutritional care to all patients. The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The primary responsibility of this position is assisting patients with ordering meals over telephone (room service), entering patient meal orders into HealthTouch (computer software program), and assuring meals are nutritiously sound within the patient’s ordered diet.
- Assists patients with menu choices that fit within diet restrictions.
- Adjusts patient meal selections to comply with diet and with MD/RD/RN instructions.
- Ensures that all patients receive nourishment at each meal; notifies RN when this does not happen.
- Communicates regularly with clinical and production teams (patient issues, special orders, need for diet education, etc).
- Follows department procedures for ordering supplements and enteral nutrition support products.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Other duties/responsibilities for the position include:
- May assist with assembling or passing trays to patients. Complies with department standards for meal delivery and set-up. Completes regular and therapeutic diet menus according to standards of care and department standards. Assists tray line staff and supervisor as needed.
- Conducts meal rounds and tray assessments as assigned. Reports issues and complaints. Rectifies any issues as needed.
- Recognizes and performs duties that need to be completed.
- Attends department meetings, monthly in-services, training classes, etc as assigned.
- Responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Adheres to all ICARE Standards.
- Must be able to read, write and clearly speak English.
- Ability to push food carts.
- Ability to pleasantly and effectively multi-task.
- Must have basic computer skills in order to be able to use various computer programs/systems within the hospital.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
EXPERIENCE:
Healthcare experience including patient contact is preferred.
Prior experience with customer service is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Fast-paced environment in which employee must be able to juggle multiple tasks.
- Sitting for long periods of time to answer phones and take patient orders.
- Must be able to read standard size font of Diet Office meal-ordering software.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
Work Locations
BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
Job
Organization
Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH)
Schedule
Standard Hours 1
Shift
Evening Job
Posted Shift Description: Every other weekend coverage from 1:30-7 pm with ability to pick up additional shifts as available
Employee Status
Recruiting Department: BWFH Food And Nutrition Services
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