Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

Compass Group • Gainesville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and help patients make menu selections, assemble meals, deliver and retrieve meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team and support patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature. This is a full-time position at UF Shands Gainesville in Gainesville, Florida. Open availability is preferred; days and hours may vary. Previous hospitality experience is required. The pay range is $15.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Previous hospitality experience is required.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate 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 selections.
• Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO requirements.
• Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies under HIPAA policies and procedures.
• 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 by mouth, are on liquid diets, or have a specific calorie count to manage.
• Communicate patient problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly and follow 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 assigned duties.

Benefits

• 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed