Dietary Assistant — Patient Meals & Nutrition Support

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

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