Hospital Nutrition Assistant — Patient Care

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant for weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM) to provide high-quality nutritional care to patients throughout their hospital stay and support meal service operations.

Under supervision of the Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Assistant assists with menu selections, diet compliance, calorie counts, and coordination with clinical teams to ensure timely nutrition, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections that meet prescribed dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Review and adjust meal selections to ensure compliance with physician, dietitian, and nursing instructions.
• Monitor meal service to ensure patients receive appropriate nourishment and notify nursing staff of concerns.
• Complete regular and therapeutic diet menus according to established standards of care.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray assessments to evaluate patient satisfaction and nutritional needs.
• Record and monitor calorie counts and dietary intake as assigned.
• Order nutritional supplements and enteral nutrition products in accordance with department procedures.
• Deliver, collect, and set up patient meal trays in a timely and professional manner.
• Support tray line operations and assist food service staff as needed.
• Respond to patient, visitor, and staff inquiries via telephone and direct requests.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and production teams regarding patient needs, special meal requests, and diet education requirements.
• Address and resolve patient service issues and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Participate in department meetings, training sessions, in-services, and ongoing education opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and departmental procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying and completing tasks that support efficient department operations.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant for weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday, 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM) to provide high-quality nutritional care to patients throughout their hospital stay and support meal service operations.

Under supervision of the Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Assistant assists with menu selections, diet compliance, calorie counts, and coordination with clinical teams to ensure timely nutrition, while