Patient Nutrition Assistant - Trays, Diets & Care

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a dedicated dietary services associate to assemble patient trays, distribute meals, and support nourishment delivery across nursing units.

The role emphasizes accurate diet adherence, courteous patient interaction, and effective communication with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff. The candidate will participate in QA activities and ongoing training to ensure quality service and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• In high school, high school graduate or GED.
• 6 months in customer service field/office.
• Exhibit good computer skills and navigation.

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient trays according to menu selections and dietary restrictions.
• Delivers and retrieves patient trays and nourishments.
• Maintains professional image and assists patients with opening containers and trays.
• Communicates patient needs and concerns to nursing and kitchen staff.
• Performs temperature documentation and ensures food temps meet guidelines.
• Participates in area huddles, training, and CQI activities.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Organization

Mathematical competence

Written and verbal English

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a dedicated dietary services associate to assemble patient trays, distribute meals, and support nourishment delivery across nursing units.

The role emphasizes accurate diet adherence, courteous patient interaction, and effective communication with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff. The candidate will participate in QA activities and ongoing training to ensure quality service and patient satisfaction.