Nutrition Assistant (Full Time) at North Country Healthcare

Lancaster, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Record Keeping, Dietary Knowledge, Communication, Data Assessment, Growth and Development Principles

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Nutrition Assistant is at the forefront of customer service, providing patients and guests with service above and beyond expectations to ensure a memorable food and dining experience. The Nutrition Assistant ensures that all records pertaining to patient meals and diets are kept up to date and compiles reports concerning patient diets and monthly statistics. He / She must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Essential Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED certificate. Must have the ability to speak and read English and be able to follow verbal directions. Ability to read Dietary manual Office experience preferred. ABOUT NORTH COUNTRY HEALTHCARE (NCH): North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, and Weeks Medical Center, located in the White Mountains Region of New Hampshire. NCH includes numerous physicians and medical providers at multiple locations. This leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals delivers integrated patient care through three community hospitals, specialty clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources department at the affiliate to which you are applying. Please Note: All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion. Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.

Responsibilities

The Nutrition Assistant provides exceptional customer service to patients and guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience. They maintain accurate records of patient meals and diets and compile reports related to dietary statistics.