Job ID85384

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeOn Demand

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Dietitian Assistant provides operational support for the Clinical Nutrition department and clinical assistance with patient's nutritional care.

Additional Information

Department Name: Room Service Job Status: PRN - as needed; not benefits eligible Shift: 20-30 hours/week; one weekend day required

Qualifications

EDUCATION - Associate's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Healthcare or related field. EQUIVALENCY - Certification as a registered dietetic technician or two years of related work experience may be accepted in lieu of education requirements. This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1 yr Toddlers - >1 yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform

Determines nutritional risk of patients in accordance with policies and procedures and maintains communication with Registered Dietitian (RD) staff.

Partners with patients, families and nursing to calculate and document all intakes, oral and nutrition support for inpatient orders for calorie count.

Responsible for triaging phone calls, nutrition risk screening, calorie counts, diet analysis, meal planning, nutrition support flow sheet calculations and ketogenic diet initiation.

Supports and coordinates the ketogenic diet orientation with the ketogenic RD and team. Plans menus for patients in accordance with the ketogenic diet prescription.

Provides training to families on how to prepare keto meals while i patient and for home use.

Coordinates and collaborates closely with the room service coordinators in food service to ensure compliance with inpatients diet modifications.

Assists patients and families in meal... For full info follow application link.