Nutrition Assistant: Patient Diets & Care Champion

hhccareers; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support inpatient diet services across units. You will assist patients with menu selections, ensuring meals align with diet orders and cultural needs. Proficiency in Meditech and accurate documentation are essential.

Responsibilities include updating diet census sheets, processing orders, and contributing to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with Epic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections, focusing on special needs and dietary orders.
• Update Meditech with diet orders and menu information for inpatients.
• Ensure menus match physician diet orders and note allergies clearly on menus.
• Communicate patient concerns to the Dietitian or Manager and participate in training of staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

English literacy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epic

Job description

Hartford HealthCare seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support inpatient diet services across units. You will assist patients with menu selections, ensuring meals align with diet orders and cultural needs. Proficiency in Meditech and accurate documentation are essential.

Responsibilities include updating diet census sheets, processing orders, and contributing to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are required.