Diet Aide, Per Diem-day, Somerville NJReq #:0000149391
Category:Dietitian / Nutritionist
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Day
Facility:RWJ Somerset
Department:Dietary-Management
Location:
RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified Per Diem Diet Aide in Somerville, NJ. This role provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
- Licenses/Registrations/Certifications as applicable
Scheduling Requirements:
Day Shift
Per Diem Schedule
Essential Functions:
Coordinates various aspects and task functions of the diet office with the patient tray service
Visits patients and families to obtain menu selections
Applies knowledge related to diet principles in order to meet diet order restrictions or requests
Uses the Foods list appropriately to offer only compliant items
Enters patient preferences and allergies correctly
Ensures all special requests are compliant to diet guidelines
Verifies menu selections
Works closely with the dietitians, communicates any food issues with dietitian and/or supervisor
Prints tray tickets and tallies to ensure meals are appropriate and on time
Maintains out patient meal schedules such as ER, Cardiac Cath
Able to verbalize patient choices clearly and accurately
Provides laminated menu for patients that prefer visual menu
Reads back menu selections
Informs patient of special diet
Refers to RD for any diet education if requested
Skills:
Communicates effectively with others
Ability to engage resistant patients
Excellent customer service skills
Flexible with change
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,
high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering
a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
