Nutrition Technician (Food Services) PT- 27h

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a motivated Nutrition Technician (Food Services) PT- 27h to join our team!We are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentPav M - Acute Eating DisorderACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition (3M) is the world's only Center of Excellence for the treatment of patients with extreme medical complications resulting from eating disorders and severe malnutrition. Nurses in the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders play a vital role on the multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive and collaborative care to this patient population.

The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders is a 30-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. CNAs and behavioral healthcare techs provide 1:1 care and supervision for every patient. This unique population requires both medical and behavioral interventions.Job Summary

Under general supervision, assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Assists in planning and producing meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in conducting nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs. (30%)
  
• Assist in planning menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. (30%)
  
• Assist in researching food, nutrition, or food service systems. Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products. (20%)
  
• Assist in planning and referring of patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  
  (20%)
  Education:
  
  • Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
    Work Experience:
    
    • 1-3 years
      Licenses:
      
      
      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
      

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      • Oral Comprehension. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
        
      • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
        
        
        
      • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
        
      • Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
        
      • Attention to Detail - being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
        
        
        
        Adaptability/Flexibility - being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
        
        
        
        Concern for Others - being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
        ShiftWork TypeRegular (0.675 FTE)Salary$21.19 - $28.67 / hrBenefits
        • Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
        • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
        • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
        • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
        • Tuition reimbursement & assistance
        • Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
        • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
        • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
        • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur Values
          • Respect
          • Belonging
          • Accountability
          • TransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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