ASSOCIATE, PATIENT DINING (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is hiring a full-time Associate, Patient Dining (Dietary Aide) at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital of New Braunfels in New Braunfels, Texas. Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and help patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver, and retrieve meal trays. They contribute to patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. The position is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; days may vary and are discussed during the interview. The pay range is $15.00 to $18.00 per hour. The role supports patients, caregivers, and communities by providing meals that meet quality and detail standards. Associates coordinate with nursing, caregivers, culinary staff, and dietitians to address nutritional requirements, dietary restrictions, allergies, sensitivities, and individual preferences while following applicable food safety, sanitation, infection control, confidentiality, and patient-rights requirements.
Requirements
- Prior experience in customer service and food service roles.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
- Basic computer and mathematical skills.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a healthcare environment and/or experience as a Dietary Aide.
Responsibilities
- Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
- Work with caregivers and the culinary team to identify menu alternatives for patients with food allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or requests for additional selections.
- Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately and promptly according to each patient's menu selection; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
- Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO standards, and follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies under HIPAA.
- Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
- Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
- Assist dietitians, including helping monitor patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets, or have specific calorie-count requirements.
- Communicate patient problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly and according to department procedures.
- Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
- Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
