Diet Aide

Job Title: Diet Aide Location: RWJUH Somerset Department Name: Dietary-Management Req #: 0000251899 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.63 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens, Coordinates various aspects and task functions of the diet office with the patient tray service, Visits patients and families to obtain menu selections, Qualifications: Required: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: 1–2 years in a health care related facility in a comparable position BS in Nutrition or working toward a degree Scheduling Requirements Shift working: varies, day shifts, 6a-2:30p, 7a-3:30p, 8a-4:30p, 11a-7:30p, 3:30p-7:30p Days to work: varies, but must be available some weekdays and weekends and some holidays, Essential Functions: Visits all patients and gets a menu selection for all meals. Prepares menus and coordinates meals for tray line. Ensures all patients receive a meal in compliance with their diet order, Other Duties: Answering phones in a timely and professional manner Provides excellent customer service Prints meal tickets and coordinates service for patients' meals, Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team, We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time, As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health, RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey, From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state, We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey, whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education, Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr