Dietary Aide-Full Time & PRN

ClearSky Health•Eau Claire, WI

15d•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 prepares or portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and directions, handles food safely, and maintains clean, sanitary, safe, and operable equipment and work areas. The Dietary Aide also helps stock essential patient food items, operates the dish machine, and maintains patient diet information records. The position works under supervision and integrates company values into daily practice. It supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks, following safety and infection-prevention standards, and using age- and developmental-stage-appropriate interactions with patients and families. The role requires regular attendance, completion of assigned training, and may include other duties supporting the organization. Work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
One year of experience in healthcare food services 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.
Food Handler’s permit preferred.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull, often for prolonged periods; exert or lift up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus; ability to hear overhead pages.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of healthcare food-services experience.
Food Handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or portion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menus and directions.
Handle food using proper food-handling and food-safety techniques and established procedures.
Clean and sanitize food preparation equipment and keep it in safe, operable condition.
Complete 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 age- and developmental-stage-appropriate approaches 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 according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training and perform other duties as assigned.
Work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies when required.