Dietary Assistant

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Backus Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare in Norwich, CT, seeks a Dietary Aide to support patient meals and nutrition services. You will obtain menu selections and ensure accuracy with diet orders, communicating with dietitians, nursing staff and management to support patient care.

Responsibilities include checking tray tickets, assembling and delivering meals, and assisting with nourishments and supplements, with a schedule of two days per week from 5am to 1:30pm, including every other

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• No prior experience required (minimum).
• Preferred: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certified Dietetic Technician.
• Additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient menu selections aligned with diet orders and requests.
• Check tray tickets using computerized reports and adjust as needed.
• Obtain daily nourishments, tube feeds and supplements reports.
• Assist with assembling and delivering patient meals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail:

5am-130pm two days per week and includes every other weekend and rotating holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

Obtains menu selections, preferences and allergies/intolerances from patients of all age groups. Ensures menus are accurate according to prescribed dietary order utilizing appropriate information systems and by communicating with dietitians, food service associates, cooks, nursing staff and management regarding patient/resident care.

Job Responsibilities

• Obtains patient menu selections consistent with current diet order and any cultural or individualized requirements or requests.
• Utilizes all required computerized reports at each meal to check tray tickets before the meal service starts. Makes corrections to tray tickets according to prescribed diet orders.
• Obtains daily report of patients/residents receiving nourishments, tube feedings, and supplements. May assist in gathering and/or delivering products as needed.
• Assists with assembling and delivering patient/resident meals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: N/A
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Experience: One year of experience in nutrition related or customer service field
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certified Dietetic Technician
• Language Skills: Additional languages a plus

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.