Nutrition Aide Jobs

Facilities/Food Service/Housekeeping

Nutrition Aide

24952

Skagit Valley Hospital

MISSION: To improve the health of our community, serving with compassion and respect, one person at a time. VISION: Working together, Skagit Regional Health will transform healthcare by improving access, service, quality and efficiency in support of our goal of a healthier community. The information described in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Performs technical nutritional care functions as directed by a dietitian. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply. Salary Range: $18.33/hr to $26.60/hr DOE Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, sick time, and paid time off to all employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Use current medical nutrition therapy protocols and follows established procedures, to accurately write special diets for patients to comply with diet orders. Adhere to dietary considerations related to age specific needs of the populations served when writing or monitoring menus. Review diet orders, prior to meal service for each meal and makes adjustments to menus to comply with ordered diets. Process diet changes utilizing computer diet, discharge and transfer lists and cardexes to ensure that each patient receives the appropriate diet as ordered. Ensure that nourishments ordered for patients correctly match diet orders and are delivered per the Nourishment Policy. Ensure diet records are promptly updated with current diet orders. Maintains neat, accurate and legible records. Prepare accurate and timely tally sheets for kitchen employees. Check tray line in a timely fashion to ensure meals are served on time. Guideline - Reviews at least three trays per minute. Control tray line to ensure efficiency. Problem solves to correct problems when necessary. Ensure that trays are attractive and follows the menu accurately. Ensure accuracy and attractiveness of late tray set-ups. Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work. Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace. Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities. Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner. Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required. Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings. Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

High School diploma or GED required.

Minimum one (1) year related experience required.

Current Washington State Food Handler's Permit required.

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well developed problem solving and analytical skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities. Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work).