Dietary Aide

PACS•Walnut Creek, CA

24d•$19 - $21

About The Position

As a Dietary Aide, you will visit patients daily to provide menus and explain meal services. Your primary goal will be to ensure that patients receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Requirements

Minimum of six months food service experience required (one year of nutrition or dietetic education may be considered in lieu of experience).
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Capable of distinguishing colors and hearing sufficiently to safely complete job duties.
Safe operation of standard equipment required for the position.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficient with computers and software programs necessary for the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; work calmly and respond courteously under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.
Flexibility and availability to work on short notice to cover Diet Aide positions when colleagues call off.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience preferred.
Food Handler's Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Visit patients daily to provide menus and explain meal services.
Obtain patient food preferences, verify food allergies/intolerances, and enter meal selections into the EMR system.
Ensure food items meet prescribed therapeutic diet order restrictions and maintain patient satisfaction.
Perform trayline duties, assembling meals according to dietary requirements.
Deliver food items and meal trays to units as needed.
Answer unit phone calls for meal service and process food requests/orders.
Print meal tickets and reports while maintaining diet office responsibilities.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.