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Nutrition Assistant (Host/Hostess)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays

Job Description

Bell Hospital, located in the medical hub of Cambridge Tower A, is a respected healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional patient care and support services. Known for its commitment to excellence in healthcare, Bell Hospital integrates state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care to meet the diverse needs of its patients. The hospital prides itself on fostering a collaborative environment where medical professionals, support staff, and patients work together to promote health and well-being. Bell Hospital operates a comprehensive range of services including acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care, making it a critical part of the community's healthcare infrastructure. The institution upholds... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum one year of food service experience
  • Experience in hospital or long-term care setting preferred
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to follow safety protocols
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including transporting food carts
  • Positive attitude towards teamwork and patient care

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or GED
  • One or more years of food service experience
  • One or more years of experience in a hospital or long-term care facility
  • Fluent in English including reading, writing, and speaking
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated competence in critical thinking and interpersonal relationships

Job Duties

  • Provide menus and communicate with patients and families about the room service process including food choices and times of service
  • Provide meals and snacks within the diet order, observe and document food intake and response to care
  • Serve as a liaison between the patient, nursing, and dining services
  • Ensure all patients on a physician-prescribed diet receive meals per patient needs and desires
  • Communicate all meal service-related problems to Food Service Supervisor, Patient Services Manager, or Assistant Director/Director
  • Operate the decentralized Nutrition Care Center by inventorying and maintaining food and supplies and recording temperature of refrigerators and freezers, serving patient meals and nourishments, retrieving soiled trays, and cleaning/sanitizing food delivery carts and NCC area
  • Transport patient food carts to and from the kitchen to nursing units
  • Transport soiled carts and empty racks to and from the dishroom and nursing units
  • Work collaboratively with nursing unit staff to complete activities within scope of practice and communicate any patient issues or concerns
  • Participate in department or unit activities such as quality focus teams, committees, recipe tasting, and procedure or process revisions
  • Attend all meetings and in-services as directed
  • Follow safe practices at all times and report accidents or unsafe conditions
  • Demonstrate service recovery with positive outcomes for patients
  • Assist with on-the-job training of new employees
  • Meet all other nutrition assistant competencies
  • Demonstrate competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills
  • Provide care/service safely and efficiently
  • Perform professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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