Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group•Charleston, SC

9d•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 offered on full-time and part-time schedules at Trident Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. The listed full-time schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with days that may vary; further details are provided during the interview. Pay is $16.00 to $17.00 per hour. Morrison Healthcare describes its work as nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities while maintaining high standards of detail, quality, and excellence. The company has supported health systems nationwide for more than 70 years and employs more than 31,000 team members, including registered dietitians and executive chefs.

Requirements

One year of previous related experience.
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.

Responsibilities

Help patients understand their menu selections and work 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 according to each patient’s selections in a timely and accurate manner.
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 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 in a timely manner 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 assigned duties.

Benefits

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Services
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 (full-time positions)
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws