Part Time Diet Aide

Ernest Health, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

HSA/FSA options

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Earned time off

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Diet Aide in Phoenix, AZ to join our team of patient caregivers at Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. The role supports meal service for patients, with responsibilities including food preparation, stock handling, and maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Join a hospital that offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient care, while aligning with the organization’s guiding principles and mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handlers license required.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Patient-related service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Unpack and inspect food stock; prepare, pour, and portion food.
• Deliver meals to patients and maintain sanitary work environment.
• Wash dishes and clean work station and equipment.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Part Time- Diet Aide- Phoenix, Arizona

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.

Phoenix Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (Phoenix, AZ)

Is a premier, 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Phoenix metro area. The hospital offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs designed to restore mobility, strength, and independence following serious medical events. Equipped with advanced therapy technology and supported by a multidisciplinary team of rehabilitation specialists, the hospital delivers evidence-based, patient-centered care. Its central Phoenix location provides accessibility to a diverse population while contributing to the region’s rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem.

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.