Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem/PRN

Nutrition Assistant

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Position: Nutrition Assistant Location: 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Schedule: Per Diem (PRN), 6AM-2PM/ 7AM-3PM /11AM-7PM (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts) Compensation: $19.00/Hour

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We support your career growth and personal well-being:

• Start Strong: Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

A Nutrition Assistant performs numerous duties related to patient menu systems. Responsible for patient food service contact, patient menu management, obtaining patient menu selections, data collection, and communication of patient food service needs. Follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of the menu management system.
• Prepare, assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient menus/ menu selections according to prescribed diets.
• Assist patients in completing menu selections compliant with prescribed diet.
• Offer alternative menu, as allowed on prescribed diet and in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and/or validate diet changes in the patient menu system with the most current diet order.
• Update and/or validate that menu and nourishment labeling are compliant with the most current diet order. Create, print, and place menu labels as needed.
• Communicates 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 assignments in the Food & Nutrition office, including faxing, answering phones, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Maintains organization and efficiency of department office.
• Follows up with inquiries and requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain proper levels of office and menu supplies.
• Attend in-services and other departmental-related meetings.
• Assists tray line, food service aides, or catering as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous office experience or equivalent required

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans