Nutrition Assistant I: Patient Nutrition Services

Hoag; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag in Newport Beach seeks a dedicated Nutrition Assistant to support patient nutrition services. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive meal services that meet their dietary needs while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.

This position emphasizes a professional service-oriented approach, aiming to enhance patient satisfaction and uphold food safety standards. Ideal candidates should be attentive to individual dietary requirements and preferences.

Qualifications

• Supports patient nutrition services with a professional attitude.
• Ensures meals meet dietary needs and preferences.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to enhance patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality meal services.
• Work with nutrition teams and nursing staff to meet dietary needs.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

Job description

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for supporting patient nutrition services while displaying a professional, service-focused work style that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the department and hospital. This role helps ensure patients receive accurate, safe, and high-quality meal service based on their dietary needs, preferences, allergies, cultural considerations, and special diet requirements.

The Nutrition Assistant works under the direction of the Nutrition Assistant Lead, Patient Care Supervisors, and Patient Services Operations Manager. This role also collaborates with clinical nutrition staff and nursing teams to support patient satisfaction, food safety, sanitation standards, and overall quality of service.