Pediatric Nutrition Assistant (Per Diem)

Talentify; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem for the WR unit to support infant and pediatric nutrition care. You will prepare fortified human milk and patient formula, interpret orders, and ensure accurate feeding processes.

You will collaborate with clinical dietitians, nursing staff and families, assist in training, and document discharge education. A high school diploma is required, and dietetic technician coursework is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Dietetic Technician coursework a plus.
• Experience in hospital settings with barcode scanning and patient ID processes is a plus.
• Demonstrates skills with weights and measures; calculates recipes.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, caregivers and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares fortified human milk and patient formula using a scanning system.
• Interprets and processes feeding and meal tray orders.
• Communicates with clinical dietitians, nursing staff and medical staff.
• Participates in departmental meetings.
• Double checks meal preparation for inpatients/outpatients.
• Completes and documents discharge education with families.
• Assists in training of new personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Dietetic Technician coursework/degree

Tools

Barcode scanning

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem for the WR unit to support infant and pediatric nutrition care. You will prepare fortified human milk and patient formula, interpret orders, and ensure accurate feeding processes.

You will collaborate with clinical dietitians, nursing staff and families, assist in training, and document discharge education. A high school diploma is required, and dietetic technician coursework is a plus.