PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Cypress, TX

23h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, helping patients make menu selections and assembling, delivering, and picking up 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. The role includes assisting with patient menu choices in coordination with nursing and the culinary team, following food safety, infection control, confidentiality, and sanitation policies, and communicating patient concerns to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

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 and maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Nice To Haves

Previous related experience is preferred; training is available.

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 determine 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 each patient's menu selection accurately and on time.
Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO requirements, and follow facility confidentiality and patient rights policies under HIPAA.
Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations, 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 a specific calorie count to manage.
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.