Dietetic Hospital Associate, Days in Louisville, Kentucky at Norton Healthcare

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Food Service
Job ID: 157032
Facility Group: Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
Job Description

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for communication between the nursing units and Food & Nutrition Services regarding patient menu, diet changes, Clinical Dietitian services, and general patient services. He/or she is to communicate with patients, visitors, and staff in a courteous and professional manner. The Dietetic Hospitality Associate is responsible for providing services to patients ranging in age, including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric through obtaining daily meal selections and preferences and is responsible for developing menu tallies for food production, NPO patients, supplements and nourishments, and floor stock. He/or she is to prepare the patients' meals accurately and in a timely manner as well as deliver the patients' meals according to an updated diet worksheet and must be familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction. The Dietetic Hospitality Associate must react accurately and effectively with all changes to assure efficient timing of service and accuracy of transmission and translation of physician ordered modified diets and must follow infection control policies in the department and hospital. Where applicable, uses the skills appropriate to serve the needs of patients/families aged neonate through geriatric.

Qualifications

No experience required. We provide comprehensive on the job training. If you want to learn more about the role, are passionate about taking care of patients and our community, we encourage you to apply.

Desired:

• One year in food services industry
• High School Diploma or GED

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Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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