Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

Compass Group•Bentonville, AR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and help patients make menu selections, assemble and deliver meal trays, and retrieve them after meals. They are part of the caregiving team and support patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the appropriate time and temperature. The position is full time at FHS Bentonville in Bentonville, Arkansas, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts and one 6-hour shift; days and hours may vary. The fixed pay rate is $15.00 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour weekend shift differential. Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group and has supported health systems nationwide for more than 70 years. The company describes its work as nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities while emphasizing care, belonging, quality, detail, and teamwork. It reports more than 31,000 team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs.

Requirements

Previous retail experience required.
Previous CNA experience required.
Previous food service experience 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.
Ability to maneuver and push food delivery carts.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
Coordinate with caregivers and the culinary team on 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 according to patients’ selections accurately and promptly.
Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO standards.
Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies, including 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
Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws