Nutrition Associate
| Company | Franciscan Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Valparaiso, IN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- 1 year Healthcare experience, food service experience or diet office experience preferred
- Food Handler Certification – Illinois
- Food Handler Certification – Indiana
Responsibilities
- Completes all steps related to passing of patient food trays in a timely, courteous manner using clean technique
- Checks menus and trays for accuracy
- Documents food allergies, special needs, and likes and dislikes into patient cardex
- Gathers, labels, and delivers tube-feeding products and nourishments to nursing units as ordered
- Interacts with patients and obtains meal selections appropriate for their therapeutic diet
- Participates in performance improvement and quality control initiatives
- Communicates with nursing staff and clinical dietitians regarding patient nutrition care requirements such as diet education, and poor or insufficient nourishment
- Understands diet order restrictions and offers appropriate choices to patients
- Verifies patient information prior to delivering trays
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.