Diet Aide

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerville, NJ is seeking a Diet Aide to support nutritional care by assisting in implementing prescribed dietary regimens and coordinating with the dietary office and tray service.

The role requires a high school diploma, prefers nutrition-related coursework or degree, and offers per diem hourly shifts with day shifts. Per diem status, varied scheduling including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years in a health care related facility in a comparable position
• BS in Nutrition or working toward a degree,

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BS in Nutrition or working toward a degree

Job description

Job Title: Diet Aide

Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist

Location: RWJUH Somerset

110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000270457

Status: Per Diem

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,
• PER DIEM

Essential Functions

• Visits all patients and gets a menu selection for all meals,
• Prepares menus and coordinates meals for the 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,

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer