Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)
About The Position
Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and help patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver, and pick 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 correct time and temperature. The role works with patients, nursing staff, caregivers, culinary team members, and dietitians to accommodate nutritional requirements, restrictions, allergies, sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences. The associate handles food and work areas according to applicable safety, sanitation, infection control, confidentiality, and patient-rights policies. This is a full-time role at Germantown Methodist in Germantown, Tennessee. The schedule includes two 12-hour shifts and two 6-hour shifts; days and hours may vary, and some weekends and holidays are included. The listed pay range is $16.00 to $18.00 per hour. Previous related experience is preferred, but training is available.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
- Basic computer and mathematical skills.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts.
Nice To Haves
- Previous related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements and 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 patients’ 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 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 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 duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
