Clinical Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem, Onsite

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to manage patient menus, ensure accurate diet orders, and support the Clinical Dietitian in daily operations. The role is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit and reports to the Assistant Manager within established policies.

The position emphasizes menu distribution, tray line participation, and adherence to therapeutic diets, with ongoing professional development and mandatory competency refreshers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year as a Nutrition Assistant, Diet Technician or similar role, or secretarial experience in health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect patient menus, assisting patients in completing menus.
• Participate in patient tray line as needed.
• Correct patient menus according to therapeutic diet orders and standards of care.
• Address patient issues to the Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• Participate in weekly testing of trays for temperature, portions, taste and presentation.
• Maintain hospital and departmental policies, confidentiality, quality improvement, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
• Pursue professional growth through seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services.

Skills

Menu distribution

Diet order adherence

Patient assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to manage patient menus, ensure accurate diet orders, and support the Clinical Dietitian in daily operations. The role is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit and reports to the Assistant Manager within established policies.

The position emphasizes menu distribution, tray line participation, and adherence to therapeutic diets, with ongoing professional development and mandatory competency refreshers.