Nutrition Assistant - 16hr/Evening Shift

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

4d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant performs operational and clerical functions related to patient menus, including distributing and collecting menus and correcting them to align with therapeutic diet orders and standards of care. The role may also assist patients with completing menus and participate in the patient tray line as needed. The position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and operates under established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. It reports to the Assistant Manager. The schedule is two evening shifts per week, totaling 16 hours weekly, and the role is onsite at 30 Locust Street.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

One year as a Nutrition Assistant, Diet Technician, or in a similar role, or secretarial experience in a health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Distribute and collect patient menus and assist patients with completing them.
Participate in the patient tray line as needed.
Correct patient menus according to therapeutic diet orders and Standards of Care.
Address patient issues and concerns and relay pertinent information to the Clinical Dietitian or Clinical Nutrition Manager.
Participate in weekly tray testing for temperature, portions, taste, and presentation.
Maintain hospital and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement, compliance, safety, infection control, and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, in-services, professional affiliations, or journals.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other functions and duties as requested.