Dietary Assistant

UNC REX Healthcare; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Dietary Assistant to facilitate the delivery of nutrition services. The role involves coordinating meal services, ensuring dietary restrictions are met, and collaborating with clinical staff to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to use desktop computer systems demonstrated.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transportation and delivery of meals.
• Coordinate menu selection with patients and staff.
• Perform quality checks on food preparation.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Under moderate supervision and in collaboration with clinical staff, the Dietary Assistant performs a range of tasks to ensure that patients receive accurate and efficient delivery of adequate nutrition.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the transportation and delivery of meals and food service to patients throughout the hospital.

• Coordinates menu selection with patients and clinical staff.

• Performs quality checks to ensure match between prepared food and dietary restrictions as documented in dietary system.

• Communicates and facilitates documented diet changes to clinical, dietary and kitchen staff, including during meal service.

• Collaborates with dietician in review of patient records in electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR) tool for understanding and effective use of dietary plan

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Other information:

Required

• High school degree or equivalent

• Must havedemonstrated ability to use desktop computer systems, such as Microsoft Windows as well as basic software such as Microsoft Word or similar

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

01.5605.6202

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Dietary Services

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No