Patient Dining Aide - Hospital Food Service (FT)

Compass Healthcare; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 2,549,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Weekend premiums

Holiday premiums

16 days paid time off annually

Full-time benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring for Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) in Bangor, ME. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling meals, and ensuring safety and nutrition standards are met. Pay ranges from $18.50 to $22.00 per hour, with full-time benefits and premiums for weekends and holidays.

Location: Morrison Healthcare on-site in Bangor; 40 hours weekly, days and hours may vary. Applications accepted online only.

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 meet nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to offer menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, cultural or religious preferences.
• Assemble meals according to patient selections, manage tray tickets and retrieve trays on schedule.
• Follow regulator standards (federal/state/JCAHO) and HIPAA privacy policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and cleaning work stations.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures of the facility.
• Assist dietitians in monitoring patients on liquid diets or special calories.
• Report problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly Morrison Healthcare reports as required.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Lifting up to 100 lbs

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring for Patient Dining Associates (Dietary Aide) in Bangor, ME. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections, assembling meals, and ensuring safety and nutrition standards are met. Pay ranges from $18.50 to $22.00 per hour, with full-time benefits and premiums for weekends and holidays.

Location: Morrison Healthcare on-site in Bangor; 40 hours weekly, days and hours may vary. Applications accepted online only.