Diet Aide

**Permanent part time (32 hours per fortnight) positions**:Enjoy flexible hours for **better work life balance**:

- We care about** YOU**Access counselling, **wellbeing services**, legal & financial assistance
- Join Australia's largest private health care provider.

**The 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. 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.

**Skills and Experience**

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

**What's in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

**The Hospital**

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of '_People Caring for People'_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _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.

**To Apply**

Applications Close: 23rd June 2025