DIETARY AIDE, Full-Time

UHS•Reno, NV

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Director, Supervisor, or Lead, the Diet Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties. Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, with an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
ServSafe Certification preferred within 6 months of hire.
Dietary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains necessary information from the Cerner diet report and CBORD such as diet orders, supplement orders, and allergies to provide patients with adequate nutrition.
Obtains menu preferences and meal orders in CBORD software.
Prepares all food items and patient meal trays accurately based on therapeutic diet order and approved recipes.
Delivers patient meals to all patient care units.
Returns all carts to kitchen dish room at designated times.