Dietary Assistant - Skilled Nursing

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

Location Detail: Jefferson House 1 John Stewart (10009)

Shift Detail: 6a-2:30p two days/week Every Other Weekend

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.

At Jefferson House we provide excellent long-term care and rehabilitation services to seniors in the greater Hartford area for over 120 years. We are comprised of a skilled and caring staff which provides seniors with Nursing Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Spiritual Services, and Social Services, aimed at caring for the whole individual.

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications - External

• 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

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.