Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)

Compass Group • Jacksonville, FL

3d • 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 position is at UF Health Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida, and involves full-time 12-hour shifts, with days and hours varying and rotating weekends included. No previous experience is required. The stated pay range is $16.50 to $17.00 per hour.

The role requires reading, writing, and interpreting documents in English, along with basic computer and mathematical skills. Associates must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts. The position follows applicable regulatory, confidentiality, food safety, infection control, health, and sanitation requirements. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Requirements

• 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.
• No previous experience required.

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 allergies or sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or requests for additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient's selection in a timely and accurate manner.
• Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with federal, state, and JCAHO regulatory 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 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 benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and 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

What This Job Offers

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