Job Description
Facility: Mercy Nursing Facility SNF Post Acute
Shift: Shift 1Status: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7a-3p, 6:30a-2:30p, 10a-6p, 12p-8p
Summary:
Coordinates, directs, and supervises department activities to include food preparation, production, assembly, service and distribution for patients/residents, associates, visitors and others (including guests or catered events). Provides nutrition counseling and education to residents and family members. Actively maintains professional development competencies in accordance with the regulations of the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION- AAS Degree in Dietetic Technology or equivalent
- Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (preferred) or registration eligible with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- HAACP/ Serve Safe Certified preferred
EXPERIENCE- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a healthcare facility (nursing home, hospital, or assisted living) required
- One (1) year experience providing nutritional care in a long term care facility preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY- Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates computer (Microsoft Word and Excel) and math skills to calculate recipes and production
- Ability to effectively interact with a diverse work group
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and job responsibility
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and ability to meet time frames
WORKING CONDITIONS- Exposed to hazards from electrical/ mechanical equipment
- Exposed to housekeeping/ cleaning agents
- Subject to flammable, explosive gases, cuts and burns
- Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
- Exposed to hazards of steam and heat, along with varying degrees of kitchen elements
- Standing and walking most of the day
ENVIRONMENT- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs.
- Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.