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Nutrition Assistant 
Multiple Shifts
Warrensville Heights, OH
$16.50/HR

The Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for assisting with the delivery and collection of menus from patients and patient care units. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements. 

Nutrition Assistant Responsibilities: 

• Delivering and picking up menus from patients and patient care units. 
• Explaining the meal selection procedure to new patients and assisting them with menu selections. 
• Meeting face-to-face with assigned patients to verify their meal selections according to a predetermined schedule or as needed. 
• Offering various food options based on the patient's diet order and availability from the kitchen. 
• Entering accurate information into the menu system and reviewing entries for adherence to dietary orders. 
• Following up with patients if menu selections appear incomplete or insufficient. 
• Updating patient lists to verify meal selections or changes in diet orders. 
• Checking trays for accuracy of meal orders before they are delivered to patient rooms and care units. 
• Running tray tickets for meal service and comparing them with the diet list to ensure that all patients receive their designated tray. 
• Adjusting tray tickets as needed and verifying changes with the Registered Dietitian if necessary. 
• Monitoring computer messages and promptly addressing all requests. 
• Providing exceptional service to patients and customers by meeting their needs, expectations, and demands quickly and effectively. 
• Remaining calm and professional in all interactions and taking prompt action to resolve any complaints. 
• Answering phone calls in a friendly manner and following up on all messages. 
• Performing a variety of clerical duties, such as running lists and worksheets and distributing them to staff. 
• Assisting in the inventory and storage of menus and other items. 
• Assisting in departmental quality improvement projects. 
• Preparing items for unit orders and stocking supplies as needed for unit(s). 
• Filling orders from inventory with proper documentation for charging. 
• Completing mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements. 
• Following policies and procedures, with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety. 

We are looking for candidates who possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to patients and customers.

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