Nutrition Assistant - Eastern Connecticut Health Network

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nutrition Assistant reports to the Clinical Nutrition Manager and performs a variety of tasks related to patient service.Provide a high level of customer service and exhibits appropriate customer service skills to all patients.Visits and assists inpatients with menu selections on assigned units on a daily basis.Meets patients’ special diet and/or cultural/religious needs with regard to menu selections.Collects and processes menus for assigned areas.Provides appropriate meals based on age/development/condition/food preferences.Utilizes Meditech computerized system with regard to diet orders, admissions, transfers, discharges, snacks and tube feedings.Utilizes proper telephone etiquette when dealing with phone calls.Knowledge and proficiency in all modified diets that are provided to inpatients.Corrects inpatient menus to be in compliance with diet order prescribed by physician and follows established guidelines.Communicates patient concerns to the Dietetic Technician, Dietitian or Manager.Provides care within JCAHO standards to maximize the quality of inpatient care.Participates in the orientation and training of new employees, students and volunteers.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with Meditech preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.


• Knowledge of nutritional structure and different classes of peoples needs within that structure.


• Utilizes the Meditech computerized system.


• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.