Diet Aide

Overview

We are seeking a Full-Time Diet Aide to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio is a premier inpatient rehab facility offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients in the Toledo metro area and beyond. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring hope and functionality to individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious medical conditions that require intensive therapy. We provide a full continuum of rehabilitation services, including advanced neurological rehab, orthopedic and sports injury rehab, and cardiopulmonary rehab, all administered by a compassionate team of specialists.

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, each patient benefits from an individualized care plan and one‑on‑one therapy sessions in our cutting‑edge therapy gym and rehab gardens. Fully accredited and ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, effective care that helps patients achieve remarkable improvements and confidently return to their daily lives.

Toledo sits on the western shore of Lake Erie and features a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a revitalized waterfront. Known for its zoo, art museum, and welcoming neighborhoods, Toledo combines affordability with quality of life.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short‑and‑long term disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers license required.
• Patient related service experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Additional Qualifications/

Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Diet Aide may be responsible for any of the following tasks: unpacking and visually inspecting food stock; preparing, pouring, and portioning food; carrying heavy trays, pots, etc.; delivering meals to patients; maintaining sanitary work environment and food handling; cleaning work station area and equipment; washing dishes, pots, silverware, etc. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.