Part-Time Dietitian Assistant - Nutrition Care Support

Southern NSW Local Health District; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Clinical supervision

Professional development programs

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Auburn Hospital on a part-time basis. You will support clinical dietitians, participate in nutrition screening, menu management and patient care to achieve positive outcomes.

Under supervision, you will contribute to nutrition interventions, records and communication with staff, while working in a collaborative, learning‑oriented department with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and application of provision of clinical support to the Clinical Dietitian.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using CBORD Diet Office program.
• Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selection and appropriate food choices.
• Complete nutrition risk screening and refer patients to Dietitians as required.
• Monitor food and fluid intake and report nutrition concerns.
• Liaise with food service staff to ensure therapeutic diets are provided.
• Use CBORD Diet Office to support patient meal management.
• Maintain patient records and department documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition & Dietetics)

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition Stream)

Tools

CBORD Diet Office

Job description

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Auburn Hospital on a part-time basis. You will support clinical dietitians, participate in nutrition screening, menu management and patient care to achieve positive outcomes.

Under supervision, you will contribute to nutrition interventions, records and communication with staff, while working in a collaborative, learning‑oriented department with opportunities for development.