Diet Aide - PRN

Ernest Health; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short-and-long term disability

Job summary

Ernest Health's Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, SC is seeking a Diet Aide to join our patient-care team. You will assist in meal service for patients, visitors, and staff, and help maintain food safety and sanitation in a busy hospital kitchen.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent, Food Handlers license; CPR preferred. Experience in patient-related service is an asset. We offer benefits and a supportive work environment within a recognized rehabilitation facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent (education) is required.
• Food Handlers license is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Patient related service experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling required.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures required.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Unpacks and visually inspects food stock.
• Prepares, pours, and portions food.
• Carries heavy trays, pots, etc.
• Delivers meals to patients.
• Maintains sanitary work environment and food handling.
• Cleans work station area and equipment; washes dishes and utensils.

Skills

Knowledge of patient diets

Knowledge of clinical operations

Infection control standards

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Customer communication

Education

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Food Handlers license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Columbia (Cayce), SC

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with modern therapy gyms and amenities to promote healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll find the resources to grow your career in a place that feels like home.

Why make the move to Cayce, South Carolina?

Access to riverwalks, parks, and outdoor recreation along the Congaree River and minutes from Columbia, the state capital, with vibrant culture, dining, and nightlife. Close proximity to Lake Murry for boating, fishing and relaxing weekends. Overall, centrally located with easy drives to the beaches and mountains.

Home to the University of South Carolina, fueling youthful energy and community events. Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options.

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.