Diet Aide

Ernest Health, Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP medical plans

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas is seeking a Full‑Time Diet Aide to join a dedicated team of patient caregivers. The role supports meals for patients, visitors, and staff within a rehabilitation setting.

As part of Ernest Health, this hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on high‑quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in education or experience.
• Food Handlers license required.
• Patient related service experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals for patients, visitors and staff.
• Deliver meals to patients and maintain service areas.
• Maintain sanitary work environment and proper food handling.
• WASH dishes, pots, and utensils and clean work stations.

Skills

Patient service experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in New Braunfels, Texas is a leading inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the communities between San Antonio and Austin. We specialize in helping patients regain strength and independence after life‑altering health events such as strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious conditions.

Our rehabilitation programs are intensive and tailored – each patient receives a customized mix of physical, occupational, and speech therapies delivered daily by our enthusiastic, highly skilled team. New Braunfels Regional Rehab Hospital offers a supportive, close‑knit environment with modern therapy facilities and the latest rehabilitative equipment, ensuring patients get the best possible care.

With Joint Commission accreditation and a reputation for outstanding clinical outcomes, our hospital proudly provides warm, patient‑centered care that guides individuals on their journey to recovery and return to an active life.

New Braunfels, Texas

Located between San Antonio and Austin, New Braunfels is known for its charming German heritage, beautiful rivers, and family‑friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy tubing on the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers, exploring historic districts, and vibrant community festivals year‑round.

We are seeking a Full‑Time 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.