Part-Time Patient Dining & Nutrition Specialist

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with a 6% employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to join our dietary services team. On assigned units you will help patients understand menu selections, assemble and deliver meal trays, and ensure meals are prepared and served at the correct time and temperature.

You will work with nursing, dietary staff, and the culinary team to offer menu alternatives, respect dietary restrictions, and monitor patient comfort and satisfaction while upholding HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to speak clearly.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and coordinate with nursing to meet nutritional requirements.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for dietary restrictions and preferences.
• 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 local authorities.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for handling food and sanitation.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring patients with special dietary needs.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly cleaning as per policies.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Abide by PHI privacy requirements.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Speech clarity

Job description

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to join our dietary services team. On assigned units you will help patients understand menu selections, assemble and deliver meal trays, and ensure meals are prepared and served at the correct time and temperature.

You will work with nursing, dietary staff, and the culinary team to offer menu alternatives, respect dietary restrictions, and monitor patient comfort and satisfaction while upholding HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation