Location: Massillon,OH, USA
What You Will Do:
* Collects data & information concerning patients' food acceptance & plate waste studies, performs routine quality assurance activities related to monitoring of patient services (e.g., temperature test trays, visits with patients for food acceptance surveys, performs plate waste studies)
* Prepares production sheets according to daily ward census
* Receives written physician diet orders & makes changes on menu cards & special diet list, prepares & maintains files & information (e.g., patient cardex file, special diet list, daily census report, daily tray count, quarterly diet census, doctor's tray critique, liquid diet & fat free diet counts)
* Assures nutritional supplements & special feedings are prepared when ordered & coordinates information between nutrition & food service department.
* Checks quality & quantity of food & reports problems & discrepancies to food service manager
* Assists dietitians in communication of patient dietary needs
* Advises food service supervisors in proper interpretation of menus
* Implements & coordinates clientele transfers, diet modifications & activities within dietary department.
* Participates in planning & implementation of educational in-service training for dietary department staff
* Assists dietitian in instructing patients in proper eating habits, basic nutrition &/or reduction programs
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Graduate of associate degree program approved by American Dietetic Association or Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.10(B) of Revised Code.
* Or completed program meeting academic standards set by American Dietetic Association for dietitians, received baccalaureate or higher degree from school, college or university approved by regional accreditation agency recognized by council on postsecondary accreditation per Section 4759.10(E) of Revised Code.
Job Skills: Medical