PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 18,418 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train

Stay incentives

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time Patient Dining Associate / Dietary Aide positions at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. You will assist with menu selections, meal assembly, delivery and tray retrieval to support patient safety and satisfaction.

The role requires teamwork with nursing, dietary and care staff, adherence to HIPAA, HACCP and sanitation policies, with rotating weekends and a pay range of $13.37–$15.00 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, and maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders meet dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team on menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s selection and retrieve trays from patient rooms on schedule.
• Follow HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation policies; adhere to facility confidentiality and patient rights policies.
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel promptly.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Posting

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE / DIETARY AIDE positions.

• Location: NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital – 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72405. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time schedule; days and hours may vary. Rotating weekends required.
• Perks: Willing to train, Stay incentives!
• Pay Range: $13.37 per hour to $15.00 per hour.
• Requirement: Prior patient dining experience preferred.

Job Summary

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, or 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.
• Comply 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 HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follow 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.
• Perform other duties assigned.

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.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compensation transparency reporting: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.