DIETARY AIDE, Nutrition Services - Part Time

Part-time position at Northwest Specialty Hospital in Reno, Nevada, offering full benefits and a convenient schedule.

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility offers acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. Acute rehabilitation services include occupational, speech, and physical therapy for adults recovering from stroke, injury, or another disabling condition, with advanced treatment for a wide range of conditions including stroke, brain injury, amputation, neurological disorders, major multiple traumas and spinal cord and back injuries. All patients experience private rooms, access to a newly renovated therapy gym, and personalized care from qualified staff. The adult behavioral health services offered is an expansion to the current 50 and older program at NNMC. The new program offers behavioral health services to all adults 18 years and older, managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Director, Supervisor, or Lead, the Diet Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.

• Prepares all food items and patient meal trays accurately based on diet order, approved recipes and patient meal tickets
• Uses proper techniques to ensure food safety, including but not limited to hand hygiene, glove use, temperature monitoring/control, cleaning and sanitizing
• Follows procedures for stocking trayline, prep areas and nourishment rooms

Benefits & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since its founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferred
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Foodservice experience, or equivalent nutrition preferred

Pay

USD $18.00/Hr. – USD $20.52/Hr. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.