Nutrition Assistant (SW)

Nutrition Assistant (SW) CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc - 2.8 North Providence, RI Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Computer operation Customer service Computer literacy Maintaining patient confidentiality Basic math HIPAA High school diploma or GED Task prioritization Food service Organizational skills Computer skills Dietetics Patient interaction Entry level Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Dietitian or Assistant Director, performs essential food and nutrition duties associated with patient menu selection, tray and nourishment distribution, meal tray assembly and set up.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Experience:

Previous food service experience, some knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Skills in organization and priority setting. Manual dexterity and motor coordination Basic Computer skills To work independently with minimal supervision; To communicate effectively with patients, peers and other departments To work collaboratively with nursing service and other departments To complete basic math calculations Maintains information confidential (HIPAA) Demonstrated customer service skills Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or

Safety Requirements:

Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at one time. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Ability to walk, sit, hear, speak, bend and reach. Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, climbing, twisting, stretching and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 50 lbs.

Location:

CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc • 8340-

Dietary Schedule:

Limited Time (1-39 hrs), 1, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm