Dietary Assistant PRN

Dietary Assistant PRN

Join Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana, to support patient nutrition as a Dietary Assistant on a PRN basis.

Do you have PRN career opportunities as a Dietary Assistant? We have an exciting opportunity at Rapides Regional Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare.

• Comprehensive medical coverage at low or no cost, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine, and free Air Med transportation.
• Dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program offering paid time off, paid family leave, and various leave options.

The Dietary Assistant will perform a variety of food service tasks including food preparation, serving, and storage. Responsibilities may include meal assistance, food portioning, system and sanitation tasks, and coordination with nursing staff.

• Promotes meal assistance to patients on a daily basis.
• Tallies food items in a timely manner for handover to production.
• Places items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays.
• Accurately serves food items (sandwiches, salads, soups, beverages) according to dietary plans.
• Apports and places food servings on plates and trays according to EFY standards.
• Examines filled trays for completeness and places them on cart.
• Delivers food trays to patients, observing hospital regulations on patient identification, isolation, NPO, and hand hygiene.
• Serves trays following scripting and Care Behaviors.
• Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens.
• Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers.
• Maintains positive relationships with nursing and unit clerks.
• Stocks food pantries per FIFO and par procedures.
• Prepares and delivers snacks, nourishments, and tube feedings to patients.
• Verbalizes patient concerns regarding diet, inadequate consumption, and other concerns to clinical dietitian.
• Able to modify job duties and communicate with customers in an appropriate manner.
• Performs any other tasks assigned.
• Wears appropriate PPE (hair net, gloves, etc.) as required in designated areas.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Food service and customer service experience preferred.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER with services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care.

HCA Healthcare is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® and invests billions in charitable care and uncompensated services.

We encourage you to apply for our Dietary Assistant PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider;
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care