Nutrition Assistant- Nutrition Services- Per Diem

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant implements patient diet orders accurately from a therapeutic standpoint while supporting patient satisfaction with meal service. The role works with Clinical Dietitians and other food service staff to meet patients’ dietary needs. It includes taking room service calls, using room service software, assisting patients who need help ordering or cannot participate in room service, and addressing diet-related considerations such as drug-nutrient interactions, food allergies, and insulin use. The Nutrition Assistant communicates patient care needs across teams and provides outstanding customer service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience is preferred but not 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, coworkers, and the organization.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Use available tools and resources to provide patients with therapeutically correct meal items.
• Answer room service telephone calls and use room service software accurately and efficiently.
• Identify patients who need assistance or cannot participate in room service, and help them meet food preferences within the constraints of their diet orders.
• 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 and earned time accrual plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and 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