Dietitian Assistant (Allied Health Assistant Lvl 2/3) - Temp Ft/Pt

Employment Type: Temporary Full/Part Time up to 38 hours per week, until September 2024
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 2/3
Remuneration: $30.27 - $33.47 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ467197
Application Close Date: 03/03/2024
Interview Date Range: 06/03/2024 - 13/03/2024
Contact Details: Anita Hokman or Rebecca Phillips - 0447506594 I Anita.Hokman@health.nsw.gov.au or Rebecca.phillips3@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Dietetics Department at Campbelltown and Camden Hospital - These are FT and PT temporary positions until September 2024 with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours. The Dietitian Assistant (Allied Health Assistant) roles complement and enhance the current Nutrition & Dietetics Department.
Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.
What You'll Be Doing
The Dietitian Assistant assists in maintaining a high standard of nutritional care for all inpatients by obtaining and managing daily menu choices, interviewing patients for their food preference, supporting the Dietitians in monitoring of oral intake and liaising with Food Services on the day to day provision of meals to patients.
Where You'll Be Working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. * Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition &Dietetics) or Certificate III AHA (Nutrition &Dietetics) or equivalent qualification or minimum 12 months full-time equivalent relevant experience working as a Dietitian Assistant in a hospital with a commitment to commence Certificate IV within 12 months.

• Good current knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and customer relations skills and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of the quality improvement process.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Good computer skills including experience using CBORD windows system.
• Knowledge and/or experience in malnutrition screening.
• Experience using tablets for menu selections.

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Additional Information
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Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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