Nutrition Assistant - St. Bernard - PRN Days

Ochsner Health Food Service Job

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job follows policies, procedures, and HACCP principles related to the delivery of food services to the patient. Delivers and retrieves trays, menus, and nourishments; maintains par level food supplies; obtains food preferences to ensure patient satisfaction; reviews and maintains patient information in the computer; maintains reports, logs, and performance improvement activities daily; checks menus, diet, and tube feeding orders; maintains sanitation and safety principles in the work area; and participates in education programs.

Shift: PRN, as needed

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education:

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to meet frequent time deadlines.

Work Experience:

Required - None

Preferred - 6 months experience in food service

Job Duties:

• Provides meal service
• Uses computer application to verify, process, and update orders
• Documents nutrition services
• Receives and stores food
• Cleans and sanitizes

Other related duties as required.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent may work with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.