Clinical Nutrition Aide - Patient Care

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking a Dietitian assistant to support nutrition services across a broad patient population. This role includes assisting the dietitian with nutrient assessment, meal planning and documentation, and direct patient interactions to identify preferences and dietary needs.

Education requirements include a High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred.
• Dietetic technician experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Dietetic Technician, Registered [DTR/NDTR] - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists dietitian in the assessment of nutritional needs.
• Interview patients to identify food preferences, allergies, and nutritional status.
• Assesses patient calorie counts, percentage of food consumed by the patient, conducts meal rounds, diet restriction monitoring, etc.
• Maintains pertinent records.

Skills

Good communication skills

High level of service delivery

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Dietetics preferred

Job description

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is seeking a Dietitian assistant to support nutrition services across a broad patient population. This role includes assisting the dietitian with nutrient assessment, meal planning and documentation, and direct patient interactions to identify preferences and dietary needs.

Education requirements include a High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred.