Salem Hospital NSMC
Nutrition Assistant, Per-Diem
Salem Hospital NSMC, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States, 01063
Nutrition Assistant
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 2,000 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. 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 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. Onsite 30 Locust Street Per Diem Rotating 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 participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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 2,000 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. 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 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. Onsite 30 Locust Street Per Diem Rotating 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 participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.