New 
Nutrition Assistant
 Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
| 1153 Centre Street (Show on map) | |
 May 16, 2026 | |
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Summary Under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Nutrition Assistant performs a variety of duties pertaining to the delivery of high quality, personalized nutritional care to all patients. The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department.
Does this position require Patient Care? -Follows department procedures for ordering supplements and enteral nutrition support products. -Complies with department standards for meal delivery and set-up. -Completes regular and therapeutic diet menus according to standards of care and department standards. -Assists tray line staff and supervisor as needed. -Passes, delivers and picks up meal trays in a timely manner. -Ensures intakes for calorie counts are completed. -Conducts meal rounds and tray assessments as assigned. -Reports issues and complaints. -Rectifies any issues as needed. -Communicates regularly with clinical and production teams (patient issues, special orders, need for diet education, etc). -Recognizes and performs duties that need to be completed. -Responsible for upholding and enforcing standards and policies as set forth by the hospital and the department. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience Healthcare experience including patient contact preferred Prior experience with customer service via telephones preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards. - Must be able to read, write and clearly speak English. - Ability to push food carts. - Ability to pleasantly and effectively handle multiple phone lines and voice mail. - Must have basic computer skills in order to be able to use various computer. - programs/systems within the hospital. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Physical Requirements Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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. | |