Nutrition Services Assistant

Location: Lee Health -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Food and Nutrition Services

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 2/10:30:00AM to 7:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 / hour

Summary

Hospital Based NSA & Call Center NSA

Provides meal delivery, menu selection and nutritional care services to the patient population. Compiles and maintains accurate records and information for use in preparing patient menus. Processes menus, nourishment and tube feeding needs. Maintains and updates patient preferences and special requests on the computer. Obtains appropriate menu selection. Hospital Based NSA transports food delivery carts to and from department to assigned nursing units. Collaborates with the clinical dietitian and nursing staff to identify those patients at nutritional risk and/or need for possible nutritional intervention.

Milk Lab NSA

Responsible for performing the duties associated with the daily operations of the Formula/Supplement Room including, but not limited to, the preparation, distribution, and inventory of products. The NSA uses computer for accurate data entry - on a daily basis. Processes orders, maintains food safety compliance logs, documents recipes in EMR, and maintains sanitation of all laboratory areas. Assists Milk Lab Technicians with human milk receipt, processing, production, verification, and delivery as needed.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/
Preferred and/or

High School Diploma or EquivalentRequiredor

GEDRequired

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required Area of Experience Required/
Preferred and/or

Less than 1 YearFood ServicePreferred

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Other Requirements

Working knowledge of principles of current clinical nutrition and patient care for all stages of the life cycle, ability to provide clear concise verbal and written instructions, good organizational skills, ability to work independently, completion of the clinical education program.

US:FL:Fort Myers