Dietary Assistant - Part-Time, Every Other Weekend

Hartford HealthCare; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare, Jefferson House in Newington, CT, seeks a patient-focused dietary support staff member. This role obtains patient menu preferences and allergies, ensuring adherence to dietary orders and coordinating with dietitians, food service, nursing staff and management to support resident care.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, read and write English proficiently, and demonstrate reliable, courteous service to older adults in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Very strong communication skills to listen to needs and communicate information precisely across departments.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills (email, internet).
• Able to meet deadlines and work well in a fast-paced work environment.
• Patient, customer-service oriented approach to older adults.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Deadline oriented

Customer-service oriented

Job description

Hartford HealthCare, Jefferson House in Newington, CT, seeks a patient-focused dietary support staff member. This role obtains patient menu preferences and allergies, ensuring adherence to dietary orders and coordinating with dietitians, food service, nursing staff and management to support resident care.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, read and write English proficiently, and demonstrate reliable, courteous service to older adults in a fast-paced healthcare environment.