NUTRITION ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for the communication, interpretation and processing of nutrition care orders for a specialty infant and pediatric population.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Prepares fortified human milk and patient formula using a state of the art scanning program

• Interprets and processes feeding orders and meal trays

• Ongoing communication with clinical dietitians, nursing staff and the medical staff

• Participates in departmental meetings

• Double checks meal preparation process for inpatients

• Completes discharge education with families

• Assists in training of new personnel

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Requirements

• • High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred or coursework in a degree in Dietetic Technician

• Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
• Experience in a hospital setting using barcode scanning systems, patient identification processes and attention to detail is a plus.
• Previous experience in departments such as nutrition, foodservice, nursing (PCA) or pharmacy would be beneficial for this position.

• Demonstrates skills with weights and measures; calculates recipes.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, parents/caregivers and members of the healthcare team.

• Ability to bend, stoop and lift 20 lbs. unassisted

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervision Received

• Reports to the Clinical Nutrition Manager for administrative and operational direction. Receives clinical supervision from the Registered Dietitians.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members and other health system staff

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Uses digital and manual scales, various measuring devices, calculator and personal computer.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical health care environment; occasional exposure to extremes of temperature. Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift/carry cases of formula. Little or no risk of exposure to blood or body fluids.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.

Revised February 2020