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Dietetic Aide - Nutrition Services

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Lebanon, NH, US

Salary

$17 - $26 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is seeking a full-time Dietetic Aide to support patient nutritional care and meal service delivery.
  • This position offers competitive pay ranging from $17 to $26 per hour, depending on experience, with additional compensation for evening and weekend shifts, which are required.
  • Candidates must be at least 16 years old and preferably have a high school diploma or GED, along with one year of related dietary experience.
  • Responsibilities include correcting patient menus, assisting with menu completion, and ensuring compliance with dietary orders, among other tasks.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as computer proficiency, are essential for this role.

Overview

The Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department at Dartmouth-Hitchcock encompasses Patient Food Services, Clinical Nutrition, and Dining Services. FNS aims to provide a nutritional environment which supports a population-level approach to a healthy diet and aligns with the D-H commitment to improve the health and wellness of our patients, employees, and community and create a sustainable health system.The Dietetic Aide at Dartmouth-Hitchcock works directly with our patients by completing activities related to patient nutritional care, meal service delivery and assists patients with menu completion. 

This is a full-time, position with competitive rates starting at $17/hr upto $26/hr based on experience. Evening and weekend shifts receive a shift differential, and weekend shifts are required.  You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for this position. 

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Responsibilities

  • Corrects patient menus on assigned units based on physicians’ order and Nutrition Care Manual.
  • Assists patient with menu completion and check patients’ satisfaction with selections and compliance with physicians’ diet order.
  • Collects computerized diet order changes. Prints special nourishment labels and lists for Production.
  • Prints and checks menus and tray tickets following specific instructions regarding patient nutritional care.
  • Checks patient tray line by comparing patient menu selections with tray items. Requests that the Diet Office make appropriate therapeutic substitutions.
  • Answers phone and voice messages using telephone log sheet to record all messages. Processes requests as established within clinical policies and procedures.
  • Counts and records diet census and tube feeding orders.
  • Makes note of patient choices, correcting as necessary using computer-generated reports. Prints and distributes tally reports.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • High school diploma (or GED) strongly preferred.
    • 1 year of related dietary experience preferred.
    • Must have good verbal, written communication and computer skills.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • None



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