Diet Aide

**Diet Aide**

**Casual opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Diet Aide to join our team to work within our dynamic and supportive Patient Catering Team at Warners Bay Private Hospital.

**About the Role**

The successful applicant will be responsible for the collection of patient menus using the computer based program ChefMax. The role also includes the identification and communication of special dietary needs to the Dietician and performing nutritional support tasks for patients within the Hospital as required by the Dietician.

**Duties include but are not limited to**:

- Checking computerised ward bed lists
- Preparation and delivery of suitable menus to patients
- Assisting patients with choice
- Printing chef's list
- Be aware of patients with special dietary needs
- Check therapeutic meals stock

Our team prides itself on exceeding Ramsay’s high standard of care with a professional and positive attitude by creating a friendly, caring and comfortable environment for its patients.

**About You**

**Essential Criteria**
- Certificate qualifications in Dietary Practices, Dietary Aide or equivalent
- Sound knowledge of nutrition
- Good standard of written and verbal communications skills
- Effective organisational skills
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
- Commitment to high quality patient care and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Sound computer skills in Microsoft products

**Desirable Criteria**
- 12 months relevant experience in a hospital setting
- Knowledge of kitchen hygiene

**About the Organisation**

The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "**_People Caring for People_**".

**Benefits of working with Ramsay include**:

- Flexible work practices to best match your work/life balance
- Professional Development - Grow your career across our national network
- Flexible work practices to ensure we can support each employee’s unique work-life balance
- Industry discounts across private health insurance, retail services, financial services and more.

**Requirements**:
Everyone who joins Ramsay:

- Must be **vaccinated against Covid-19** by a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
- Must provide a **National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children **check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**How to Apply**
- Health insurance