Diet Aide Clerk (Per Diem) (Variable)

 Work Experience

Preferred:  Experience as a diet aide clerk or related position in acute care

 Required: 

·         Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form (English)

·         Possesses general experience and knowledge of word processing equipment, printers, adding machine, and copier.

1. Compiles data for daily/monthly Activity Census Report and enters in the computer. 
2. Maintains productivity standards and practices effective time management and prioritizing of tasks.
3. Completes all job-related paperwork in a thorough and timely manner.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of the significance of food safety/foodborne illness and allergies in caring for patients.
5. Uses methods for modifying menus to reduce fat, sodium and sugar, as necessary.
6. Obtains food preferences/intolerances from patients.
7. Assists patients with menu selections that conform to the diet order, allergies, personal/religious/cultural food preferences, age-specific needs, and nutrition plan of care.
8. Encourages patient selection of featured menus to promote nutritional adequacy of intake; reports dietary concerns to the dietitian.
9. Maintains timely and accurate information in the patient card index.
10. Manages all clerical aspects of tray tickets in preparation for tray line.
11. Assists with data entry and processing of labels for nourishments and tube feedings.
12. Disseminates information to the appropriate staff members (patient issues/requests, undefined allergies, etc.).
13. Prints tally sheets for food production and makes ongoing production adjustments based on patient needs.
14. Processes all charges for enteral feedings.