Patient Nutrition Representative

About the role

We’re looking for a dedicated Patient Nutrition Representative to join our team and help us conduct face-to-face patient meal preference interviews, verify diet order based on individualization of patient information and preferences, process menu and tray tickets, distribute production sheets and compile daily record-keeping forms.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively as part of the Ambassador team to provide quality meal options within their special dietary consideration guidelines.
• Serves as department liaison, is the last person to check for tray accuracy prior to meal service; uses Diet Order Sheet to verify diet and status (NPO); consults with nursing when discrepancies are indicated.
• Maintains floor stock per PAR levels established on units assigned; fills orders, logs refrigerator temperatures and maintains sanitary conditions of refrigerators and freezers; discards outdated and unauthorized items.
• Processes patient diet changes and menu selections accurately, courteously and efficiently during interview. Assists patients with meal selections; adhering to dietary restrictions and communicating appropriate alternatives when unable to meet patient needs with standard menu.
• Accurately and courteously delivers and prepares meals/snacks using patient identifiers, ensures that the correct temperatures are maintained throughout process.
• Identifies and reports patients that do not consume between-meal snacks and/or oral supplements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Formal training/education and previous work experience with diets, preferred.
• Previous Customer Service experience/training in a high-stress atmosphere preferred.
• Understanding of kitchen jobs essential, training on pertinent kitchen positions required.

Qualifications

• Varied shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Pay

$18.13 - $25.87/hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variated shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Contact

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