Dietary Aide-Full Time & PRN

ClearSky Health•Eau Claire, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with serving meals to patients, visitors, and staff and supports the preparation and delivery of meals. The role works under supervision and integrates company values into daily practice. The position is at ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Eau Claire, a new facility scheduled to open in December 2026. The Dietary Aide prepares or portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and direction, follows food-handling and safety procedures, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas, keeps essential patient food items stocked, operates the dish machine, and maintains patient diet records. The role also supports patient and family interactions, safety and infection-prevention practices, required training, and other duties that contribute to organizational effectiveness. Work may be required during inclement weather or staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of patient diets, safe food-handling requirements, and use of the Nutritional Care Manual.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Proficiency with general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain quality, infection-prevention, and safety standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all organizational levels.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull for often prolonged periods; lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear an overhead page.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in healthcare food services.
Food Handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or portion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and direction.
Handle food using proper food-handling and food-safety techniques and established procedures.
Clean and sanitize food-preparation equipment and keep it safe and operable; perform general cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of the work area.
Help keep the Dietary department stocked with essential patient food items.
Operate the dish machine according to established procedures.
Maintain records regarding patient diet information.
Use concepts of age and developmental stages when interacting with patients and families.
Help provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks and implementing precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection-prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule.
Complete assigned required training.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.
Work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies when required.