Dietetic Associate

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: September 9, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Processes orders received from the patient care system. Accurately produces meal tickets, nourishments, tube feedings instructions and any special instructions for patient menus. * Tallies and records all meals by unit for each meal. Communicates patient food needs to production staff by completing tallies accurately and within established time frame and by updating cooking staff on changes affecting production needs. * Assembles patient trays, prepares nourishments and checks for accuracy and quality standards. * Transports food trucks, delivers and picks up trays accurately and within established time frames and utilizing safe food handling and infection control processes. Communicates with units if any significant change in scheduled delivery or pick up. * Ensures patient meal, snack and enteral nutrition orders are complete and does not exceed dietary restrictions. Ensures patient safety by following diabetic order procedures. Communicates any patient need to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality. * Maintains a sanitary work environment through following established procedures. Ensures all equipment is maintained and in good working order. * Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION * High school diploma or equivalent EXPERIENCE * No experience required

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