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West Virginia University Hospital, Inc

Nutrition Care Asst-7

West Virginia University Hospital, Inc, Evansdale, West Virginia, United States

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE 1. Must have a valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD) prior to starting OR obtain a MCHD Temporary FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent MCHD FSWP within 1 month of start date (next available class). Must have a valid MCHD FSWP throughout employment. Until a Temporary FSWP is obtained: May not handle exposed food or any food contact surface, equipment or utensil; May be trained on tray delivery and complete general department orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Answers phone calls from patients following customer service standards

Appropriately follows diet restrictions, including allergies and fluid restrictions

Utilizes EPIC and VST for necessary patient information and to correctly process menu requests

Processes between meal nourishment orders and prints for kitchen staff

Follows department procedure for the missed meal reports including alerting nursing

May be asked to deliver or retrieve meal trays as needed

Visits patients designated "needs assistance" for menu selections and properly enters according to diet restrictions

Delivers meal trays to patients within service guidelines for timeliness

Follows delivery standards including hand sanitization, infection control requirements, two patient identifiers, AIDET and key phrases; alerts nursing if patient is not properly positioned to begin eating or otherwise appears to need assistance

Checks trays for missing items and intervenes to correct immediately. Maintains supply of condiments on cart

Documents information required for ordered calorie counts

Monitors new patients for knowledge of room service, gives menu and explains as needed

Rapport is established and maintained with nursing staff as evidenced by positive feedback and comments regarding communication with NCA

Functions as a team with Clinical Dietitians. Respects Dietitian's prime responsibility for patient nutritional care and responds appropriately

Communicates clearly with tray line and production personnel regarding patient special requests (follow-ups on any unusual requests) to meet patient needs

Meets sanitation, safety and quality control guidelines set forth by departmental policies, health department regulations and HAACP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) in maintaining cleanliness of nutrition centers on the units

Patient trays are collected and returned to the kitchen within a reasonable timeframe

While waiting for trays, assists the room service assembly line as needed, wrap silverware or help in dishroom

Follows procedures for phone and iPad use

Other duties may be assigned. May include duties normally done by a dietetic assistant

Daily deadlines - must have menus completed by certain times and deliver meals on time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Can push fully loaded tray cart (approx. 250 lbs)

Ability to stand for most of the working day

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires patient interaction, some conditions/appearance may be distressing

Enter isolation precaution patient rooms with proper protective equipment

Kitchen environment often noisy

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Ability to understand written and oral communication

Additional Job Description Shift will vary but will predominantly be 5:30 am to 2:00 pm

Rotating weekends

Rotating holidays

Scheduled Weekly Hours 8

Shift Varied (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center 600 WVUH Dietary

Address 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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