Dietary Assistant

hhccareers; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Dietary Aide to obtain patient menu selections, verify dietary orders, and coordinate with dietitians, nursing staff, and food service teams. You will help ensure accurate trays and timely meal delivery for patients of all ages.

The role requires reading, writing and speaking English, with a High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience in nutrition or customer service and a Certified Dietetic Technician credential are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent preferred
• One year experience in nutrition or customer service preferred
• Certified Dietetic Technician preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English language

Education

High School Diploma / GED or equivalent

Certified Dietetic Technician

Job description

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.

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

We take great care of careers.

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.