Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem/PRN

About the role

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with various health conditions. The position supports career growth and personal well-being through an orientation program and the possibility of advancement to full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient food service contact, manage patient menus, obtain and communicate menu selections, and collect data.
• Prepare, assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient menus/selections according to prescribed diets.
• Offer alternative menus as allowed on prescribed diets and in compliance with food allergies, sensitivities, and preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes and menu labeling in the patient menu system.
• Create, print, and place menu labels as needed.
• Communicate patient care and food service issues to the department.
• Print and distribute reports such as meal tallies, patient diet lists, and nourishment lists.
• Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines in accordance with organizational and departmental policies.
• Perform clerical tasks in the Food & Nutrition office, including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Maintain the organization and efficiency of the department office.
• Follow up with inquiries and requests in a timely manner and maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
• Attend in-services and other departmental meetings.
• Assist with tray line, food service aides, or catering as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous office experience or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.

Per Diem Requirement

• Must be available to work six (6) shifts per six (6) week schedule; three (3) must be on the weekend (Saturday's or Sunday's).