Diet Technician, Part-time

Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Centers
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
100 North Beacon Street (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2025
Summary Responsible to assist the Registered Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient. Essential Functions Patients are interviewed to identify food preferences and allergies per established guidelines. Assigned patients are visited daily to provide assistance of meal selection, ensuring selections comply with prescribed diet. Patient selective menus are distributed and retrieved to meet established timeframes. Clerical duties including heading menus, preparing production sheets, and updating patient menus are completed to meet established standards. Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree in Food and Nutrition or equivalent preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Good communication skills. High level of service delivery. Attention to detail. Computer proficiency. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, 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.