Nutrition Assistant

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.

 

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

• 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

Onsite

 

Work Location

30 Locust Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.25 - $25.38/Hourly

 

Grade

SC2C24

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

EEO Statement:

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to partic