Dietetic Assistant

THE WORKING DAY

Dietetic assistants are vital in helping people with their diet and nutrition. They help people by advising them on how their food choices can lead to more fulfilling and healthier lives.

In hospitals dietetic assistants may help patients choose from the hospital menu, order supplies for the department, monitor a patient’s food, input data on patients’ records, show patients how to use feeding tubes and pumps, weigh patients and explain a patient’s diet/nutrition plan.

They could work with people who:

have digestive problems
want to lose weight
have a condition which affects their ability to eat, such as cancer
need to put on weight after an illness
are HIV positive
have an eating disorder
have an allergy

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE ME?

You will need:

an interest in science and food
an interest in people and their lifestyles
a positive and motivating attitude
an understanding approach
patience
an understanding of science
be able to explain complex things simply
organisation skills
communication skills

WHAT'S NEXT?

There are no set entry requirements for dietetic assistants. Employers expect good numeracy and literacy and some experience or qualifications in health or social care. Employers may ask for GCSEs in English and Maths. Science may also be useful. Employers may ask for an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent qualification in health and social care or healthcare.

It would be an advantage if you have worked in health or social care, in paid employment or voluntary work.

Dietetic Assistant

THE WORKING DAY

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