Nutrition Service Attendant, part-time evenings (with weekends)

Site: The General Hospital Corporation At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply. Job Summary Communicate diet orders for each meal to department Data Center. Implement diet orders, check to be sure there is a tray for each patient with the correct diet order. Obtain trays from tray line for new admissions or patients whose diets have consistently advanced in diet orders. Prepare and serve trays; prepare and serve coffee/tea; add ice cream/yogurt from galley freezer, garnish tray and remove all wrappings from tray and assist patients in opening milk, juice, and condiments. Collect dirty trays. Give patients menu selection sheet, sheet with daily specials and explain how patient is to select food. Assist patients unable to complete selection sheet independently. Employ Excellent Encounter skills of customer service. Clean galley after each meal served, complete special cleaning designated days. May inventory and order nourishments and supplements to be passed to patients between meals or put on their trays the following day. Discard outdated nourishments or supplements. May inventory and order supplies for the nursing nourishment area. Pick supplies up in the department Service Center, put the supplies away, and rotate all perishable items. Maintains strong and effective working relationship with co-workers. Maintain strong rapport with staff on the unit. Communicate to clinical dietitian any information related to the patient’s ability or willingness to eat. May orient or train new employees within the department. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the department. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients’ status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. Provides care needed as described in department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Basic Computer and math skills. Food service needs/diet modification/religious food practices for sick patients. Job routine— procedures for completing different tasks. Must be capable of implementing exemplary customer service skills as outlined in the Excellent Encounter training. Food service experience desirable. On the job training consisting of 1 week. N95 mask required. Effective interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to provide compassionate care to patients. Attention to detail. Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs. and must be able to stand for extended period (most of shift). Motor coordination. Ability to organize work, work efficiently and quickly, meet deadlines. Ability to understand and follow procedures. Ability to use judgment and solve problems independently. Basic computer profiency. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description Remote Type Hybrid Work Location 273 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Evening (United States of America) EEO Statement: The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job