Nutrition Assistant/Per-Diem

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to handle menu distribution, collection, and corrections for therapeutic diet orders. This onsite per diem role supports the Clinical Dietitian and Nutrition Manager, with duties including tray line participation and adherence to infection control and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may prefer up to one year of related healthcare experience or secretarial work in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and collect patient menus; assist patients with completing menus.
• Participate in patient tray line as needed.
• Correct patient menus according to therapeutic diet orders.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryThe Nutrition Assistant is responsible for all duties pertaining to operational and clerical functions for patient menus, which includes distribution, collection, and correction of therapeutic diet orders.This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.This position reports to the Assistant Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent requiredOne (1) year as a Nutrition Assistant, Diet Technician or similar role, or secretarial experience in a health care environment preferredAdditional Job Details (if applicable)Essential Job Functions: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.Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location30 Locust StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$18.94 - $25.88/HourlyGradeSC2C24At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.