"Nutrition Aide"

Job Description

Scope of Position: Is a member of the patient care delivery support staff. Assists in the provision of food service to patients in OSUH, James, Ross, NSF and Dodd Hall.

Position Summary: The nutrition aide provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients; communicates with patients for alternate selections when needed; requires knowledge of dietetic standards and ability to interact with patient care staff regarding special diet orders. Position requires interactions with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members so that the patient care requirements are met. Maintains patient kitchen supplies, and follows sanitation procedures, transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens, and provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff. Utilizes appropriate communication skills.

Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs

Required Qualifications
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; able to read and write simple sentences; 1 course or 1 mo. exp. in food service; 1 course or 1 mo. experience in public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.