Nutrition Assistant- Nutrition Services- Full Time- Days

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant implements patient diet orders in a therapeutically accurate manner while supporting patient satisfaction with meal service. The role works with Clinical Dietitians and other food service staff to meet patients’ dietary needs. Responsibilities include helping patients who need assistance or cannot use room service independently, while accommodating food preferences within the constraints of their diet orders. The position also involves monitoring and implementing appropriate interventions related to potential drug-nutrient interactions, food allergies, and insulin use. This is a full-time, day-shift position with a stated shift of 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; it includes every other weekend and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Understanding of 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 with a focus on positive outcomes for patients, co-workers, and the organization.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience is preferred but not required.

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 assist them in meeting 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED