Nutritional Care Ambassador — Patient Diet & Tray Service

FreshDirect LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Nutritional Care Ambassador to bridge nursing units and the Nutritional Care Department, ensuring patients' dietary needs are accurately communicated and met. This role emphasizes compassionate service and meticulous data handling in a hospital setting.

You will assist with menu selections, document dietary changes, and ensure timely, safe meal delivery while upholding infection control standards and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and courteous team player with strong communication skills.
• Experience in food service or patient nutrition support preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions, patient safety, and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned patients to assist with menu selections and offer alternatives.
• Record diet changes and complete menu selections within timelines.
• Communicate accurate menu data to food production staff.
• Monitor nourishment inventory and deliver labeled nourishments.
• Prepare patient trays and set up tray lines per dietary guidelines.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays with attention to etiquette and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment with infection control adherence.
• Report patient concerns to the Clinical Nutritionist.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced settings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Nutritional Care Ambassador to bridge nursing units and the Nutritional Care Department, ensuring patients' dietary needs are accurately communicated and met. This role emphasizes compassionate service and meticulous data handling in a hospital setting.

You will assist with menu selections, document dietary changes, and ensure timely, safe meal delivery while upholding infection control standards and patient satisfaction.