Hospital Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to handle menu distribution, collection and diet order corrections. The role is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit and reports to the Assistant Manager, operating within established hospital policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with one year of relevant experience preferred. The position is Onsite at 30 Locust Street with per diem hours and a rotating shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year as a Nutrition Assistant, Diet Technician or similar role, or secretarial experience in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect patient's menus, offering assistance to patients in completing the menu.
• Participate in patient tray line as needed.
• Correct patient's menus according to therapeutic diet order and Standards of Care.
• Address patient issues and concerns and relay pertinent information to the Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• Participate in weekly testing of trays for temperature, portions, taste and presentation.
• Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
• Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
• Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other functions/duties as requested

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to handle menu distribution, collection and diet order corrections. The role is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit and reports to the Assistant Manager, operating within established hospital policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with one year of relevant experience preferred. The position is Onsite at 30 Locust Street with per diem hours and a rotating shift.