Nutrition Assistant (Full-Time) - Day

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to accurately obtain and process patient meal orders in a courteous, professional manner. You will help ensure diet prescriptions are followed and maintain precise dietary records for each patient in our hospital setting.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED; knowledge of nutrition and modified diets; proficiency with computers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition and modified diets.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process patient meal orders in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure diet prescriptions are adhered to and maintain accurate dietary records for each patient.
• Collaborate with Medical Center staff to support patient nutrition needs.
• Assist in meeting hospital dietary guidelines and patient comfort.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in foods and nutrition

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for obtaining and processing meal orders in a courteous and professional manner; ensuring diet prescription adherence, and maintaining an accurate dietary record for each patient.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition and modified diets
• Proficient in computer skills

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in foods and nutrition
• Bilingual, especially Spanish or Korean language
• One or more years of similar hospital or acute care experience

Contacts:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 75 lbs., and sits, stands or walks a minimum of 8 hours a day.