Nutrition Assistant- Nutrition Services- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

14h

About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant implements patient diet orders in a therapeutically accurate manner while enhancing patient satisfaction with meal service. The role works with Clinical Dietitians and other food service staff to fulfill patients’ dietary needs. The Nutrition Assistant uses available tools and resources to provide appropriate meal items, assists patients who need help or cannot participate in room service, and helps accommodate food preferences within diet-order constraints. The position also supports patients with potential drug-nutrient interactions, food allergies, and insulin use, while communicating patient-care needs and providing strong customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Understand the needs of diverse patients of different ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to learn and use resources to maintain therapeutic accuracy of diet orders.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to each patient’s needs.
• Ability to work successfully as a team member, focusing on positive outcomes for patients, co-workers, and the organization.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use tools and resources to provide therapeutically correct meal items for patients.
• Answer room service telephone calls and use room service software accurately and efficiently.
• Identify patients needing assistance or unable to participate in room service, and provide appropriate help to meet food preferences within diet-order constraints.
• Monitor and implement appropriate interventions for patients with potential drug-nutrient interactions, food allergies, or insulin use.
• Communicate patient-care needs effectively with Dietitians, food service staff, and staff in other parts of the organization.
• Provide outstanding customer service to support high patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Earned time accrual plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED