Nutrition Technician I

About the Role

Responsible for assisting the Dietitian in the provision of nutrition services to a broad patient population. This includes appropriate meals, between-meal nourishments, and special formulas required by each individual patient.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to identify food preferences, allergies, and nutritional status.
• Assess patient calorie counts, percentage of food consumed by the patient, conduct meal rounds, and monitor diet restrictions.
• Maintain pertinent records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required (Associate's Degree in Dietetics preferred).
• Experience may not be substituted for the required degree.

Skills

• 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+ (with 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%)

Pay

Up to $26.58/hourly.

Schedule

• Per Diem (as needed).
• Day shift.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 0 (hours vary based on need).

Location

100 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA (onsite role).