Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)
About The Position
Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility as part of the caregiving team. They help patients make menu selections, assemble and deliver meal trays, and retrieve trays after meals. The role supports patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the appropriate time and temperature. Associates work with nursing staff, caregivers, culinary team members, and dietitians to accommodate nutritional requirements, restrictions, allergies, sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences. They follow applicable regulatory, confidentiality, food safety, infection control, and sanitation policies and procedures. No previous experience is required. Part-time schedules include shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., or 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; days may vary, and rotating weekends and holidays are included. The fixed pay rate is $17.50 per hour.
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.
- Ability to maneuver and push food delivery carts.
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 menu selection 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 assigned duties.
Benefits
- Free shift meals
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym
- 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
- Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Associates 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
