Nutrition Assistant - PRN

Adams Health; Decatur (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IN is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support meal service and dietary operations. The role involves data entry in electronic medical records, coordinating with dietitians and nursing staff to monitor patient nutrition, and preparing and delivering meals with strict accuracy.

In addition to meal duties, the position includes cleaning, pantry stocking, and assisting with vendor deliveries while upholding sanitation and safety policies.

Qualifications

• PRN position with every other weekend.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Serv-Safe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data entry in electronic medical records and coordination with dietitians and nursing regarding patient nutrition.
• Take and prepare patient and guest meal orders, assemble and deliver meals with accuracy.
• Cleaning duties including picking up soiled dishes, washing dishes, stocking pantries and serving areas, and assisting with vendor deliveries.
• Training as a cook to provide support within the department when needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Adams Memorial Hospital
Adams Memorial Hospital
1100 Mercer Avenue
Decatur, IN 46733, USA

Adams Memorial Hospital
Adams Memorial Hospital
1100 Mercer Avenue
Decatur, IN 46733, USA

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for data entry in electronic medical records, communicating with dietitians and nursing regarding patient nutritional status, taking and preparing patient and guest meal orders, assembling and delivering meals, and ensuring meal accuracy. Additionally, they handle cleaning duties such as picking up soiled dishes and doing dishes, stocking pantries and serving areas, assisting with vendor order deliveries, and adhering to sanitation and safety policies. As part of the department leadership, the role also includes training as a cook to provide support whenever needed.

Requirements

• PRN
• Every Other Weekend
• High School Diploma Required
• Serv-Safe Certification Preferred

Works around areas and equipment of abnormal temperatures. It requires extensive standing. Requires full range of body motion including but not limited to, standing, walking, sitting, hand and finger dexterity, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, etc. Some heavy lifting. This job requires that weight be lifted or force is exerted.

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