PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (PART TIME)

Compass Group•Gwynn Oak, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Dining Associate works on assigned units in a healthcare facility as part of the caregiving team. The role supports patient safety and satisfaction by helping patients make menu selections, assembling and delivering meal trays accurately and at the appropriate time and temperature, and retrieving trays from patient rooms. The associate coordinates with nursing, caregivers, culinary staff, and dietitians to accommodate patients’ nutritional requirements, allergies, sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences.

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.
No prior experience is required; training is provided.

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 patient selections accurately and promptly.
Deliver meal trays and 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 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 orally, are on liquid diets, or have calorie-count requirements.
Communicate patient problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly and according to department procedures.
Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as required by 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 Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Services
Choice Auto and Home Program
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws