Dietetic Assistant - PT

Your passion belongs at UNC Health.

Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient, and satisfactory delivery of meals and other nutrition.

Will be direct liaison, in regards to patient satisfaction, in the Nutrition and Food Services department.

This position also assists higher-level personnel in preparing and maintaining a clean work area.

Work is routinely reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments.

· Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snack to patients in a timely manner.

· Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.

· Adheres to all safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards required by the department.

· Carries items from storeroom and coolers to workstations, and transfers food and equipment items to appropriate storage areas.

· Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information

· Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding on-going required job training and health standards.

· Uses proper protocol, including wearing required PPE and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination.

· Maintains clean work areas and equipment utilized during shift.

· Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval, as needed.

· Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.

· Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with all patients, visitors, and staff.

• Current ServSafe certification
• Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting
• Please also note that this position requires approximately 95% of the workday to be spent walking and moving throughout the facility, so prefer candidates that are prepared for a highly active role and able to meet the physical demands of the position.

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements:
• One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics

Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.66 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.

If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

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