Dietary Aide
Alternative Titles:
Nutrition Assistant
A career as a dietary aide does not usually require completion
of secondary education, however further part-time study such
as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job training, may
be required.
Dietary aides assist dietitians to maintain good standards
of nutritional care for patients.
Dietary aides may perform the following tasks:
- discuss the dietary needs of patients with health care
team members
- interview patients to discuss food preferences
- assist in the planning of menus for patients
- make sure food is hygienically and correctly prepared
and attractively presented
- maintain diet records
- develop a nutrition care plan in consultation with
dietitians
- assist in the training of staff involved in the
preparation and serving of meals for patients with
particular diets
- use computers for data entry and retrieval.
Dietary aides are required to undertake rostered weekend
and shift work.
Required Skills - Dietary Aide
- good communication skills
- enjoy working with people
- good organisational skills
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