Nutrition Aide

Overview:

Shift:

2 weekdays a week 4:00PM-7:00PM + rotating weekends 6:00AM-2:30PM The Nutrition Aide plays an important role in supporting patient care by preparing and delivering meal trays, nourishments, and tube feedings to nursing units. This position helps ensure smooth and timely meal service by assisting with tray preparation and service activities. Additional responsibilities include assisting with dishwashing, cleaning equipment and carts, and performing light janitorial duties to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Why UnityPoint Health?: At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Assemble and deliver patient meal trays, including regular and modified diets. Follow color-coded menus and diet guidelines to ensure safe, accurate meals. Work as part of a team on the tray line to keep meal service running smoothly. Prepare and deliver nourishments and tube feedings according to standard procedures. Assemble and deliver late trays as needed. Stock, organize, and restock food and supplies throughout meal service. Assist with dish room duties, sanitation, and general kitchen support. Help in other areas of the department as needed (cafeteria, salads, pots & pans). Communicate food service concerns with kitchen leads, dietitians, and management.

Qualifications:

License(s)/Certification(s): Food Handler Certification •

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upon hire IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire. IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support • American Heart Association •Required for PACE only Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.