Compass Group USA-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Bristol, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
Food Services and Drinking Places

Morrison Healthcare is hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE position at Ballad Health Bristol Regional Medical Center. This role involves working on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering, and picking up meal trays. Patient Dining Associates are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. The position requires compliance with various health and safety regulations and involves assisting dietitians with monitoring patients' dietary needs.

  • Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements.
  • Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, or cultural preferences.
  • Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient's menu selection in a timely manner.
  • Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
  • Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO.
  • Adhere to facility confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
  • Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and cleaning work stations.
  • Assist dietitians in monitoring patients on liquid diets or with specific calorie counts.
  • Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel.
  • Complete all daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies.
  • Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Prior food service experience is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
  • Basic computer and mathematical skills.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.
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