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Follows standardized practices relating to Nutrition Services (e.g. dining experience, meal delivery, maintaining required stock levels) * Performs housekeeping functions including cleaning and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nutritional associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nutritional Associate, you need basic nutrition knowledge, understanding of food safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with dietary management software, food service equipment, and compliance with health regulations is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient meal preparation and delivery that meets patients' or clients' nutritional needs.

What are some common challenges faced by nutritional associates when working in a healthcare setting?

Nutritional Associates in healthcare environments often encounter challenges such as managing diverse dietary needs, adhering to strict food safety protocols, and balancing multiple patient meal requests simultaneously. They must also communicate effectively with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff to ensure patients receive meals that align with their medical needs. Additionally, they may handle high-pressure situations during peak meal times, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

What is a nutritional associate?

Nutritional Associates are professionals who support the dietary and nutritional needs of patients, usually in healthcare settings like hospitals, nursing homes, or schools. They assist in planning, preparing, and serving meals that meet specific dietary requirements set by dietitians or nutritionists. Their responsibilities may include monitoring food safety, ensuring proper food storage, and collaborating with healthcare staff to address patient dietary restrictions. Nutritional Associates play an important role in promoting patient health and wellness through proper nutrition.

What jobs can I get with an associate's degree in nutrition?

An associate's degree in nutrition can qualify you for roles such as nutritional assistant, dietetic technician, or wellness coach. These positions often involve supporting dietitians, providing basic nutritional guidance, and working in healthcare, community programs, or fitness settings, sometimes requiring certification or additional training.
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Nutritional Associate - Hospital (per diem)

Trinity Health

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Trinity Health rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

571st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Evening Shift
Description:
Responsible for working on the nutrition services tray line, assembling, retrieving, and cleaning patient trays. Deliver trays to the patients and assist them with their orders as needed. May also assist in other areas of the kitchen, such as the dish room, or restocking food and beverages, etc.
This is a per diem position; hours are 4:00 - 8:30 pm with rotating weekends.
Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalency is required.
  • Ability to speak, read and comprehend English is necessary.
  • Ability to multi-task, and complete work without supervision in a timely manner
  • Prior customer-service and food handling experience highly preferred.
  • Excellent customer-service skills and ability to be patient, respectful and compassionate to patients.
  • Must have basic computer knowledge.
  • Basic knowledge related to hospital diets.
  • Comfortable cleaning trays, assisting in the dish room.
  • Previous healthcare or nutrition experience preferred.
  • Able to perform well in high functioning kitchen.

Position Highlights and Benefits:
  • We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
  • We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information:
  • A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community's trusted health partner for life.
  • We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Livonia, MI, US

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