What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Assistant - Part Time - Day position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.
At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.
Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for obtaining and processing meal orders in a courteous and professional manner; ensuring diet prescription adherence, and maintaining an accurate dietary record for each patient.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition and modified diets
- Proficient in computer skills
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in foods and nutrition
- Bilingual, especially Spanish or Korean language
- One or more years of similar hospital or acute care experience
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!