Nutrition Care Rep

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: NCR Office Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Standard Hours: 0 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day/Eve Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $21.84 Mid $26.82 Max $31.79 Recruiter: Kate Davies The Nutrition Care Representative (NCR) is a “point person” for food service issues affecting patients, other nutrition services staff and nursing service staff. The NCR is responsible for assisting patients with menu selection and ensuring that patients receive meals and nourishments in accordance with diet prescriptions and individual preferences.    Duties include :     S creening patients for nutritional risk .   T aking patient food orders over the phone and entering them into our computer system .   U pdating patient information into our ordering system as required .   C orrecting menu choices under supervision and alerting the supervisor and clinical nutrition staff to any patient issues.    Visiting patient rooms to assist with ordering meals.   Other duties may include serving patient trays and nourishments . This is a full-time position. Candidates must be available to work every other weekend. Shifts vary between 5:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. and may range from 4 to 8 hours in length. Flexibility to work both morning and evening shifts is required. EDUCATION:   High School diploma or equivalent preferred, minimum 18 years of age.   EXPERIENCE:   Minimum of one year experience in a patient care environment . College course work in clinical nutrition or nutrition therapy may be substituted for work experience.   Knowledge/Special Skills: Ability to read, speak, write and understand English. Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to follow basic oral and written instructions. Meets the physical demands of the job. Must be dependable – no excessive absenteeism/tardiness - per department policy. Understands and follows safety and sanitation procedures.   This is a bargaining union position.