Diet Aide

Ernest Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, OH is seeking a Diet Aide to support patient meals and dietary services within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes safe food handling, timely delivery of meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or equivalent, a Food Handlers license, and CPR certification if available. Experience in patient-related food service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient-facing food service and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with dietary requirements and hospital food handling guidelines.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Diet Aide may be responsible for unpacking and inspecting food stock, preparing, pouring, and portioning food, carrying heavy trays, delivering meals, maintaining sanitary work environment, and cleaning work station area.

Skills

Patient-related service experience

Knowledge of patient diets

Effective written and verbal communic

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Summa Rehab Hospital - Akron, OH. Summa Rehab Hospital in Akron, Ohio (a partnership with Summa Health) is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping patients overcome disabling injuries and illnesses. We specialize in intensive rehab for stroke recovery, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions. Our compassionate, multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a supportive, healing environment. Joint Commission-accredited and certified in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, Summa Rehab Hospital is nationally recognized (including being named one of America’s Best Rehab Hospitals by Newsweek) for delivering patient-centered care that helps individuals regain independence.

Akron, Ohio. Located in the heart of Akron, “The Rubber City,” Summa Rehab Hospital offers the opportunity to work in a community rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Explore local gems like Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, the Akron Art Museum, and the Akron Zoo, or enjoy the scenic outdoors at Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Towpath Trail. With attractions like the Goodyear Blimp and Blossom Music Center, Akron provides a unique blend of heritage and entertainment. It’s the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

We are seeking a Diet Aide to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available


• Dental and Vision coverage


• 401K with employer matching


• Life insurance


• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives


• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in education or experience required.


• Food Handlers license required.


• Patient related service experience preferred.


• CPR certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.


• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos


• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Responsibilities

Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Diet Aide may be responsible for any of the following tasks: unpacking and visually inspecting food stock; preparing, pouring, and portioning food; carrying heavy trays, pots, etc.; delivering meals to patients; maintaining sanitary work environment and food handling; cleaning work station area and equipment; washing dishes, pots, silverware, etc. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.