Nutrition Assistant/Per-Diem

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

The 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 Diet Office Coordinator and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Completion of, or enrollment in, a nutrition degree or certificate program preferred

• One (1) year as a Nutrition Assistant or secretarial experience in a health care environment preferred

Additional 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 Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.25 - $25.38/Hourly

Grade

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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 View phone number on aiapply.co.

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