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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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.25 - $25.38/Hourly
Grade
SC2C24
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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