Skilled Dietary Aide with extensive experience at St David's Medical Centre, adept in patient communication and nutrition knowledge. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through meticulous attention to dietary needs and preferences, achieving a significant improvement in feedback scores. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and a commitment to exceptional customer service, ensuring accurate and efficient dietary management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
St David's Medical Centre
Austin, TX
10.2024 - Current
DIETARY AIDE CLERCK
Conferred with patients by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, and take orders.
Monitored patients satisfaction levels through surveys and feedback forms.
Maintained high levels of professionalism while interacting with patients via phone or email.
Updated databases with new and modified patient data.
Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
Accurately entered patient dietary orders into the computer system.
DIETARY AIDE LINE
Set up trays for patients upon request.
Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
Dietary Aide
Querencia at Barton Creek
Austin, TX
06.2023 - 10.2024
Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Dietary Clerk
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Austin, TX
03.2019 - 05.2023
Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutritional needs of each resident.
Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
Ensured that menus were updated regularly based on availability of ingredients or changes in nutritional requirements.
Communicated effectively with other members of the healthcare team regarding patient needs and dietary concerns.
Accurately entered patient dietary orders into the computer system.
Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
Prepared and served food to patients according to their dietary restrictions.
Provided nutrition education to patients upon request.