Dietary Aide Ambassador

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

June 13, 2024

Department:

16000781 Food Services ANW

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Responsibilities including but not limited to 1:1 meal ordering with patients, calorie count charting, Tube Feed calculations, charting in the electronic medical records, checking tray line, working closely with management to help problem solve issues as they arise, additional project work that may include advanced computer skills, and collaborating with nursing, dietitians, and/or provider on the care of the patient.

Key Position Details:

This is a Casual position.

• Must work two (2) shifts per month. One (1) shift must be a weekend or evening shift.

• Must work two (2) holidays per year. One (1) of those holidays must be Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Takes meal orders for patients throughout the hospital working directly with patient, staff, or family.

• Processes orders following specific diet guidelines and restrictions, as well as tray guidelines based on each unit's specifications.

• Consistently sees all assigned patients on each unit and ensure great customer service.

• Checks tray line for order accuracy.

• Works with management team to find solutions to problems encountered.

• Calculates and delivers daily tube feeding products to hospital units.

• Calculates and documents daily calorie counts.

• Works with various computer systems including Health Touch, Microsoft Word, Epic.

• Uses proper food handling practices and maintain HIPPA regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in process of completing a 4-year Nutrition and Dietetics degree desired

• Background and experience in nutrition education preferred

Physical Demands

Medium Work:

Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently