Dietetic Aide - Nutrition Services

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

9d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock encompasses Patient Food Services, Clinical Nutrition, and Dining Services. FNS aims to provide a nutritional environment which supports a population-level approach to a healthy diet and aligns with the D-H commitment to improve the health and wellness of our patients, employees, and community and create a sustainable health system.The Dietetic Aide at Dartmouth-Hitchcock works directly with our patients by completing activities related to patient nutritional care, meal service delivery and assists patients with menu completion. This is a full-time, position with competitive rates starting at $17/hr upto $26/hr based on experience. Evening and weekend shifts receive a shift differential, and weekend shifts are required. You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for this position.

Requirements

• Must have good verbal, written communication and computer skills.
• Must be at least 16 years of age to apply for this position.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (or GED) strongly preferred.
• 1 year of related dietary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Corrects patient menus on assigned units based on physicians’ order and Nutrition Care Manual.
• Assists patient with menu completion and check patients’ satisfaction with selections and compliance with physicians’ diet order.
• Collects computerized diet order changes. Prints special nourishment labels and lists for Production.
• Prints and checks menus and tray tickets following specific instructions regarding patient nutritional care.
• Checks patient tray line by comparing patient menu selections with tray items. Requests that the Diet Office make appropriate therapeutic substitutions.
• Answers phone and voice messages using telephone log sheet to record all messages. Processes requests as established within clinical policies and procedures.
• Counts and records diet census and tube feeding orders.
• Makes note of patient choices, correcting as necessary using computer-generated reports. Prints and distributes tally reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED