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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Schedule requires every other weekend and some holidays

Preferred:

• BS Degree- nutrition or health related field

• 1-2 years in health care related facility in comparable position

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