PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME AND PART TIME))

Compass Group•Springdale, AR

19h•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring for Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) positions. This role involves working on assigned units in a healthcare facility, assisting patients with menu selections, and assembling, delivering, and picking up meal trays. Patient Dining Associates are integral to the caregiving team, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction by delivering accurate meals at the correct time and temperature. Morrison Healthcare has over 70 years of experience supporting health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise, and fosters a culture that values caring for people, belonging, and creating meaningful moments.

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, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient dining experience

Responsibilities

Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about additional selections.
Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner.
Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.
Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures.
Performs other duties assigned.

Benefits

Retirement Plan (for full-time and part-time positions)
Associate Shopping Program (for full-time and part-time positions)
Health and Wellness Programs (for full-time and part-time positions)
Discount Marketplace (for full-time and part-time positions)
Identify Theft Protection (for full-time and part-time positions)
Pet Insurance (for full-time and part-time positions)
Critical Illness Insurance (for full-time and part-time positions)
Accident Insurance (for full-time and part-time positions)
Hospital Indemnity Insurance (for full-time and part-time positions)
Legal Services (for full-time and part-time positions)
Choice Auto and Home Program (for full-time and part-time positions)
Medical (for full-time positions)
Dental (for full-time positions)
Vision (for full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (for full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (for full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (for full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (for full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (for full-time positions)
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits (eligibility in accordance with applicable laws)