Highlights
The Nutrition Assistant represents Food and Nutrition Services by delivering multidisciplinary scope, including food and nutrition services, linen, laundry services, housekeeping, and supply management. The Nutrition Assistant also operates TUG robotic delivery systems and works closely with nursing units and other departments to ensure excellent service and patient satisfaction.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Saint Louis, MO |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | https://www.mercy.net/ |
Description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview
The Nutrition Assistant represents Food and Nutrition Services by delivering multidisciplinary scope, including food and nutrition services, linen, laundry services, housekeeping, and supply management. The Patient Ambassador operates TUG robots for the delivery and exchange of supplies and patient meals to the nursing unit. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Nutrition Assistant
Overview
At Mercy, the Nutrition Assistant plays an important role in supporting patient care through food and nutrition services. This position is responsible for delivering meals, snacks, and nutritional supplements, managing supplies and inventory, and helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. The Nutrition Assistant also operates TUG robotic delivery systems and works closely with nursing units and other departments to ensure excellent service and patient satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient meals, snacks, and nutritional supplements accurately and efficiently.
- Provide excellent customer service while addressing patient needs and concerns.
- Operate TUG robotic delivery systems to transport meals and supplies throughout the hospital.
- Inventory, stock, order, and distribute supplies as needed.
- Label and rotate food products following FIFO (First In, First Out) guidelines.
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation duties in accordance with department standards.
- Utilize department technology and software to support daily operations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental activities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in food service, healthcare, hospitality, or customer service preferred.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Basic computer and technology proficiency.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, push, and pull throughout the workday.
Why Mercy?
Join a team committed to delivering exceptional care and service. At Mercy, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
About Company
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.