Nutrition Assistant

Overview  Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

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Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Position Summary Assists Dietitians in Food Service. Provides direct and indirect patient care as determined/delegated by a Registered Dietitian (RD). The care provided is commonly routine, i.e., delivering and picking up patient menus, assisting patients with menu selections and editing menus according to the diet prescription. Processes diet changes from nursing services and maintains census record. Checks accuracy of patient trays. Modifies menus based on patients food patterns, tolerances, and preferences Responsibilities Organize meal tickets in a timely fashion to provide accurate meals to patients and to minimize late trays. Takes patient menu orders and records patient preferences and allergies in patient's nutrition record. Provides feedback from patients needing nutritional intervention to the Dietitian. Checks tray line accurately. Makes decisions about quality and appropriateness of all menu items. Communicates with employees, patients and visitors placing priority on customer satisfaction. May maintain all diet office supplies and completes pertinent records and forms. May assist Dietitian with screening, patient intervention, and patient education. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Special Skills Ability to read in English to follow oral and/or written instructions. Ability to prioritize work. Must have good customer service skills. Bilingual preferred.

Minimum Requirements Education:

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Licensure/Certifications:

An unexpired Maricopa County Food Handler Care; or a valid card or certificate issued by an ANSI-accredited food handler training program; or a valid food handler card or certificate issued by another county within Arizona.

Preferred Requirements Education:

Nutrition courses

Experience:

Six months in dietary in a Healthcare setting #LI-AL1 Organization Description Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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Qualifications:

Full Time