Compassionate Patient Dining Specialist

Compass Healthcare; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Life Insurance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks Patient Dining Associates to serve on healthcare units, assist with menu selections, assemble and deliver meals, and support patient safety and satisfaction goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and culinary teams, accommodating dietary restrictions, and ensuring timely, accurate meal delivery while adhering to HIPAA, HACCP, and infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and coordinate with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, and cultural/religious preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s selection and retrieve trays on schedule.
• Follow HIPAA, HACCP, and infection control policies and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring patients on special diets or calorie counts.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Physical stamina

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks Patient Dining Associates to serve on healthcare units, assist with menu selections, assemble and deliver meals, and support patient safety and satisfaction goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing and culinary teams, accommodating dietary restrictions, and ensuring timely, accurate meal delivery while adhering to HIPAA, HACCP, and infection control policies.