Dietary Aide

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for providing balanced and specific meals to patients, following institutional standards and nutritional guidance, as well as performing production-related tasks. Key Highlights: 1. Provide meals tailored to patients' pathologies and habits 2. Participate in training on hospital diets and isolation protocols 3. Contribute to patients' health and well-being Provide balanced and specific meals for each pathology, in accordance with the institution's diet standards and under the supervision of a nutritionist, in addition to carrying out production-related tasks. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Transcribe all necessary information from the diet map adjusted by the clinical nutritionist to ensure appropriate dietary provision aligned with patients' pathologies and habits; * Prepare and distribute various special diets intended for patient meals; * Prepare juices and salads included in patients' meals; * Record patient acceptability on designated forms; * Clean dishes, utensils, equipment, and the environment, while ensuring their proper maintenance; * Refill water bottles for patients and monitor fluid restriction when required; * Control the entry and exit of dishes, cutlery, and utensils from the dietary service areas; * Perform other duties as needed or at the discretion of supervisors; * Participate in training on hospital diets, types of isolation, and other related topics. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education; * Knowledge of hospital diet composition, food characteristics, behavioral conduct, and hygiene and sanitation standards. **SPDM** \- Associação Paulista para o Desenvolvimento da Medicina is a non-profit civil association of philanthropic nature, recognized as being of federal, state, and municipal public utility in its headquarters city, respectively by Decrees No. 57\.925, dated 03/04/1966; No. 40\.103, dated 05/17/1962; and No. 8\.911, dated 07/30/1970\. The Association's primary directive is its integration into the health system, focused on disease treatment, prevention, and promotion of primary, secondary, and tertiary health care, strengthening ties with the local community and reaffirming its social commitment to serve everyone without discrimination. With institutional growth, **SPDM** has been expanding its scope of activities through projects currently under development in Social Assistance and Education sectors. This wide range of initiatives further consolidates **SPDM** as a large-scale philanthropic institution pursuing economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Thus, SPDM contributes effectively to the continuous improvement of services provided by Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS), aiming primarily to guarantee universality and equitable access to health services essential for human and social development. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive culture embracing diversity, empowering our employees to deliver their best performance. All qualified candidates will be considered for open positions without distinction based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, race, nationality, or disability. SPDM is an equal opportunity employer for all individuals meeting minimum requirements. We value the sharing of ideas, fostering a team-oriented work culture, and respecting diversity and inclusion. **MISSION** To deliver excellent, unbiased health care to all citizens, without prejudice, distinction, or classification. **VISION** To be recognized as the largest and most competent Brazilian philanthropic health organization. **VALUES** * Capacity building * Social commitment * Reliability * Entrepreneurship * Equity * Ethics * Humanization * Quality * Ecological, economic, and social sustainability * Tradition * Transparency **About the Chemical Dependency Care Complex** This Complex provides care for individuals with needs related to chemical dependency in open-use settings and comprises two health units: Complex Unit I – designated for Emergency Care and Observation Beds – located at Rua Prates, 165 \- Bom Retiro neighborhood \- São Paulo \- SP. Complex Unit II – designated for Backup Beds and Observation Beds \- located at Rua Helvetia, 55 – Campos Elíseos neighborhood \- São Paulo. Based on Decree No. 68\.287/2023, the Complex has the following responsibilities: * Welcome individuals facing vulnerability due to chemical dependency; * Deliver health care to adults with clinically stable conditions resulting from chemical dependency; * Implement actions aimed at restoring damaged or broken family bonds; * Facilitate progressive social reintegration in coordination with the local Psychosocial Care Network. **If you identify with the Institution’s mission and wish to become part of this story, submit your resume!**