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Denver Health Nutrition Technician (Food Services) PT- 27h in Denver, Colorado
We are recruiting for a motivated Nutrition Technician (Food Services) PT- 27h to join our team!
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DepartmentPav M - Acute Eating Disorder
ACUTE 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:
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.
Shift
Work TypeRegular (0.675 FTE)
Salary$21.19 - $28.67 / hr
Benefits
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... For full info follow application link.
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