Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Part Time)

Compass Group • Towson, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is hiring part-time Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aides) at UM St Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and help patients make menu selections, assemble and deliver meal trays, and retrieve trays. As part of the caregiving team, they support patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

The role requires previous customer service and healthcare experience. Associates must be able to read, write, and interpret documents in English; use basic computer and mathematical skills; and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts. The fixed pay rate is $18.70 per hour.

Part-time schedule: Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary, and rotating weekends. More schedule details are provided during the interview.

Requirements

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Previous healthcare experience required.
• 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.

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 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 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 as outlined in 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 food 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, following 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
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed