Hospital Patient Dining Aide (Dietary)

Compass Group USA; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

The role requires communicating with patients and nursing staff, accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions, and following

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.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies, sensitivities, or cultural/religious preferences.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation policies.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Job description

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

The role requires communicating with patients and nursing staff, accommodating allergies and dietary restrictions, and following