Nutrition Services Attendant
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description:The Nutrition Services Attendant assists in
providing high-quality food and nutritional care to hospital
patients and guests by taking and delivering meal orders in person
from patients and family and by phone in an office setting. The
attendant sees patients at their bedside to assist with menu
selections, obtain dietary preferences, and clarify allergies.
Maintains accurate computerized diet records, and performs tasks
related to the set up and service of patient meals. Effectively
coordinates nutrition needs and services for patients, visitors,
caregivers, and healthcare team. Education Qualifications:Key
Responsibilities:
- Greets patients and guests in a professional and polite manner,
takes meal orders according to assigned diet order, serves meal
trays and supplements
- Acts as a liaison between the patient and a Registered
Dietitian when a patient expresses questions or concerns about
their diet, supplements/snacks, etc.
- Stays up to date on menu items, special diet restrictions, how
food is prepared, and describes items to patients and guests
- Maintains visibility on nursing units
- Conducts floor inventory, general cleaning, and other duties as
assignedRequired Qualifications:
- Ability to use computers and learn specialized computer
software (Epic, CBORD)
- Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly,
accurately, and effectively in EnglishPreferred Qualifications:
- Food service or retail experienceFTE0.6Shift RotationDay/Eve
Rotation (United States of America)Pay Range$15.77 - $20.98 /
hourThe approximate base compensation range is posted, but the
actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits
package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors
including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills,
abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.UnionSMMC
Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)Effective December 1, 2019:
Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a
post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization
review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check.
Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free
from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol. Essentia Health
EEO:Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Essentia Health, Duluth , Nutrition Services Attendant, Other , Duluth, Minnesota
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