Dietary Assistant PRN Nutrition Aid

ERC Pathlight•Sacramento, CA

17h•$21 - $23

About The Position

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope. Why Join Us When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us. How you’ll serve our patients The Dietary Assistant works alongside the dietary department by supporting patients with their dietary needs, completing food-related projects, providing administrative support to dietitians, supervising patients at meals and snacks, supporting dietitians with running groups and meals, and maintaining menus as directed. You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:

Requirements

High School or GED
Valid driver’s license is required with safe driving record

Nice To Haves

1 to 2 years of experience in similar role
Experience working in the mental health and/or nutrition field
Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Distributes, collects and corrects patient menus weekly.
Updates patient menus and meal plans as directed by Clinical Dietitians.
Meet with patients one-on-one to support with menu completion as needed.
Completes documentation for meal support or groups as required.
Sets up and supports patient meals, snacks and restaurant outings as needed.
Completes projects as directed by members of the Dietary team.
Shops for groceries and does food ordering. (will vary by location).
Supports Clinical Dietitians in preparing for Nutrition and Cooking Groups.
Coordinate with Food Service team to ensure all patients' dietary needs are met, including monitoring for food allergens.
Collects and analyzes patient data as related to dietary department.