Nutrition Host-Part Time, & Per Diem shifts available

Visalia, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Hourly

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $21.00 - $31.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Part-time Benefits

Per diem shifts

Job Description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization located in central California that serves the greater Visalia area with comprehensive health services. With a workforce exceeding 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medical treatments and high-quality preventive care through its acute care hospital, specialized health centers, and clinics. This expansive healthcare district spans eight campuses and houses 613 beds, offering a broad continuum of healthcare services catering to diverse patient needs. The organization's commitment to excellence and community welfare is evident in its focus on healing, service, and making a difference in the health outcomes of... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
completion of college nutrition class preferred
must pass Physical Capacity Exam including 50-pound lifting requirement
effective communication skills
ability to work various shifts including part-time and per diem
ability to interact politely and compassionately with patients
knowledge of dietary protocols and therapeutic diets
ability to use computer systems such as Computrition and Soarian
willingness to comply with hygiene and safety protocols

Job Qualifications

Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
preferred college nutrition class
must pass the Physical Capacity Exam which includes a 50-pound lifting requirement
good communication skills
ability to follow dietary guidelines
attention to detail
ability to operate related computer systems
ability to maintain patient confidentiality
ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties

Obtain menu selections from patients in a timely manner
make appropriate decisions at patient bedside regarding food requests and preferences based on patient diet order
refer to clinical dietitian as necessary
record likes and dislikes appropriately in Computrition
verify tray tickets for accuracy with HUC before meal trays are delivered
verify patient identification before leaving meal tray using two forms of patient identification
deliver meal trays, open packages, and set up bedside tables as necessary
sanitize hands before assisting with tray set-up and again before leaving the patient's room
communicate messages and recent diet orders via telephone to the diet office
may be assigned to deliver carts to units
provide room services, assemble trays according to current diet order and deliver to patient
stock units according to par levels
keep patient information protected and confidential
return meal carts to kitchen and clean up spills, notifying Environmental Services for deep cleaning
keep Computrition current and organized with changes, transfers and discharges (diet clerk specific)
utilize Smart Sub appropriately
print tray tickets and place in correct trayline order
record daily meal count for trayline
perform checker position on trayline
update Diet Office Communication Log frequently
access Soarian to obtain patient diet information and location
keep supply of necessary forms available
print Daily Patron Roster Report
assure Diet Office phone is covered before leaving
operate computer, fax machine, copy machine and phone/voice mail properly
demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the population served
perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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