Nutrition Assistant

Nutrition AssistantBaystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Nutrition Assistant to join our team in Greenfield, MA!Department DescriptionTeam orientedPeer supportFast-paced work environmentScheduleFull-time, 40 hours/week12 hour shifts, Monday-Friday 7am-7:30pmRotating weekends and holidaysLocationBaystate Franklin Medical CenterGreenfield, MAOnsite parkingJob Specific Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssesses patients for appropriateness for food selections.Assist patients and family with meal selections when indicated, offering suggestions as to what types of foods would be appropriate on a specific diet type.Provides guidance and encourages patients and/or family to select foods that meet MNT orders. Recommends alternatives. Confirms MNT orders and allergies in computer system(s).Communicates consistent food choice and/or intake problems to clinical nutrition team and nursing.Delivers supplements to patients, assists nursing in verifying consumption, uses double identifiers for distribution of nourishments.Ensures completeness and accuracy of tray and assists patients with tray set up when needed. Practices "clean in, clean out".Records supplement, fluid and meal intake. Records calorie count when ordered.Reports patient meal problems to dieticians, follows up with dieticians when patient has not ordered for 2 meal periods, uses the C-Bord program to provide a well kept record for dealing with discrepancies in Patient Care in regard to feeding. Responsible for follow up with patients where we have not met their expectations, and reporting back to FS Operations Manager as to what the desired outcome will be.Inserts tray tickets using proper methods, following the designated standards as they are set, with no variations.Follows the pre-determined ticket set up, having the hot items, garnish, etc. at the top of the tray ticket, then places the cold items in the pre determined areas to allow for a more streamlined assembly of trays.Distributes tube feedings on the floors at the designated times to ensure patient receives and utilizes the product.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma, GED, or HiSet preferredServSafe certification preferred1 year of relevant experience preferredThe Advantages of Working with Baystate!Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursementsPrioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with usInvest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resourcesBuild long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributionsSupport for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coachingWell-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programsEveryday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary BenefitsPeace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insuranceEasy access to work with onsite parking available at select locationsWe strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!