Nutrition Assistant

Baystate Medical Center; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Affordable health coverage

PTO / vacation accrual

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Wellness programs

Job summary

Baystate Health in Greenfield, MA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to join our team. This full-time position supports patients with meal choices, dietary recommendations, and tray setup under the supervision of the clinical nutrition team.

You will assist with meal service, document intake, and help ensure accuracy of nutrition orders and tray distribution. A High School diploma or GED is preferred; ServSafe certification is a plus; prior food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (HiSET) preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with meal selections and diet types.
• Records intake and ensures MNT orders are followed.
• Delivers supplements and helps with tray setup.
• Communicates issues to the nutrition team and nursing.

Education

High School Diploma/GED/HiSet

ServSafe certification

Job description

## Nutrition AssistantApplylocations: Greenfield, Massachusettstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R43738Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to **Baystate Franklin Medical Center** is looking for a **Nutrition Assistant** to join our team in **Green****field, MA**!**DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:*** Team oriented* Peer support* Fast-paced work environment**SCHEDULE:*** Full-time, 40 hours/week* 12 hour shifts, Monday-Friday 7am-7:30pm* Rotating weekends and holidays**LOCATION**:* Baystate Franklin Medical Center* Greenfield, MA* Onsite parking**JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Assesses patients for appropriateness for food selections.* Assist patients and family with meal selections when indicated, offering suggestions as to what types of foods would be appropriate on a specific diet type.* Provides guidance and encourages patients and/or family to select foods that meet MNT orders. Recommends alternatives. Confirms MNT orders and allergies in computer system(s).* Communicates consistent food choice and/or intake problems to clinical nutrition team and nursing.* Delivers supplements to patients , assists nursing in verifying consumption , uses double identifiers for distribution of nourishments.* Ensures completeness and accuracy of tray and assists patients with tray set up when needed. Practices "clean in, clean out".* Records supplement, fluid and meal intake. Records calorie count when ordered.* Reports patient meal problems to dieticians , follows up with dieticians when patient has not ordered for 2 meal periods, uses the C-Bord program to provide a well kept record for dealing with discrepancies in Patient Care in regard to feeding. Responsible for follow up with patients where we have not met their expectations, and reporting back to FS Operations Manager as to what the desired outcome will be.* Inserts tray tickets using proper methods, following the designated standards as they are set , with no variations.* Follows the pre-determined ticket set up, having the hot items, garnish, etc. at the top of the tray ticket , then places the cold items in the pre determined areas to allow for a more streamlined assembly of trays.* Distributes tube feedings on the floors at the designated times to ensure patient receives and utilizes the product.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet preferred* ServSafe certification preferred* 1 year of relevant experience preferred**THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!*** Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements* Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us* Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources* Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions* Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching* Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs* Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits* Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance* Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations**We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!**