Patient Dining Aide (Dietary) - Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Compass Healthcare; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring a part-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) in Corsicana, TX 75110. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and ensuring safety and accuracy to meet nutritional needs.

Hours are 6:30 am–1:30 pm or 1:00 pm–7:00 pm, with days varying. Prior related experience is preferred, and the position offers a fixed pay rate of $11.50 per hour.

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, as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about 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.
• Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Math skills

Heavy lifting

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring a part-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) in Corsicana, TX 75110. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling and delivering meals, and ensuring safety and accuracy to meet nutritional needs.

Hours are 6:30 am–1:30 pm or 1:00 pm–7:00 pm, with days varying. Prior related experience is preferred, and the position offers a fixed pay rate of $11.50 per hour.