What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diet Aide position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens,
Coordinates various aspects and task functions of the diet office with the patient tray service,
Visits patients and families to obtain menu selections,
Read, be with familiar with, participate in periodic education/training regarding, and comply with, SMC's Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and other corporate compliance policies as may be amended from time to time,
CRITERIA BASED PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
I,
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,
II,
Coordinates Clinical and Clerical tasks with food service activities,
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,
Assures patients receive alternate meal schedules and guest trays as needed,
III,
Telephone/Customer Service Etiquette
Answers phone in timely manner,
Identifies self by name and department and follows scripting,
Checks and f/u on all voice mails,
IV,
Documentation
Documents all late trays and reason for late tray,
Keeps card files with accurate and current information,
Documents all meal counts,
V,
Menu Selection
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,
Requires weekend and holidays,
Day shifts and early evenings,
