Job Description
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
is looking for a
Nutrition Assistant
to join our team in
Green
field, MA
!
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Team oriented
Peer support
Fast-paced work environment
SCHEDULE:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
12 hour shifts, Monday-Friday 7am-7:30pm
Rotating weekends and holidays
LOCATION
:
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Greenfield, MA
Onsite parking
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assesses patients for appropriateness for food selections.
Assist patients and family with meal selections when indicated, offering suggestions as to what types of foods would be appropriate on a specific diet type.
Provides guidance and encourages patients and/or family to select foods that meet MNT orders. Recommends alternatives. Confirms MNT orders and allergies in computer system(s).
Communicates consistent food choice and/or intake problems to clinical nutrition team and nursing.
Delivers supplements to patients , assists nursing in verifying consumption , uses double identifiers for distribution of nourishments.
Ensures completeness and accuracy of tray and assists patients with tray set up when needed. Practices "clean in, clean out".
Records supplement, fluid and meal intake. Records calorie count when ordered.
Reports patient meal problems to dieticians , follows up with dieticians when patient has not ordered for 2 meal periods, uses the C-Bord program to provide a well kept record for dealing with discrepancies in Patient Care in regard to feeding. Responsible for follow up with patients where we have not met their expectations, and reporting back to FS Operations Manager as to what the desired outcome will be.
Inserts tray tickets using proper methods, following the designated standards as they are set , with no variations.
Follows the pre-determined ticket set up, having the hot items, garnish, etc. at the top of the tray ticket , then places the cold items in the pre determined areas to allow for a more streamlined assembly of trays.
Distributes tube feedings on the floors at the designated times to ensure patient receives and utilizes the product.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet preferred
ServSafe certification preferred
1 year of relevant experience preferred
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Education:
GED or HiSET
Certifications:
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
$17.98 - $20.68 - $24.12
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work from home, Monday to Friday, Shift work