Nutrition Assistant Job at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA

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  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Overview Join to apply for the Nutrition Assistant role at Brigham and Women's Hospital . Schedule: 9 hours, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday and every other weekend. Location: 1153 Centre Street Job Summary: The Nutrition Assistant performs a variety of duties pertaining to the delivery of high quality, personalized nutritional care to all patients. The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department. This position requires patient care responsibilities as outlined below. Responsibilities Attends department meetings, monthly in-services, training classes, etc as assigned. Assists patients with menu choices that fit within diet restrictions. Adjusts patient meal selections to comply with diet and with MD/RD/RN instructions. Ensures that all patients receive nourishment at each meal; notifies RN when this does not happen. Answers phone and assists with callers’ requests according to dept guidelines. Follows department procedures for ordering supplements and enteral nutrition support products. Complies with department standards for meal delivery and set-up. Completes regular and therapeutic diet menus according to standards of care and department standards. Assists tray line staff and supervisor as needed. Rarely delivers trays to patients. Ensures intakes for calorie counts are completed. Conducts meal rounds and tray assessments as assigned. Reports issues and complaints; rectifies any issues as needed. Communicates regularly with clinical and production teams (patient issues, special orders, need for diet education, etc). Recognizes and performs duties that need to be completed. Upholds and enforces standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Experience Healthcare experience including patient contact preferred. Prior experience with customer service via telephones preferred Licenses and Credentials See job requirements as applicable. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. Must be able to read, write and clearly speak English. Ability to push food carts. Ability to pleasantly and effectively handle multiple phone lines and voice mail. Must have basic computer skills in order to be able to use various computer programs/systems within the hospital. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Work Details Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 1153 Centre Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 9 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Compensation Pay Range: $18.26 - $27.13/Hourly EEO Statement Brigham and Women\u2019s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brigham and Women's Hospital

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Remote work, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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