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

Compass Healthcare; Sharon (CT); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Healthcare in Sharon, CT is looking for Patient Dining Associates. You will provide dining services to patients, ensuring menu accuracy and timely delivery. Key responsibilities include managing meal assembly and adhering to health regulations.

This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to lift and move food delivery carts. A commitment to patient care and satisfaction is essential. A full range of benefits is offered including a retirement plan and health programs.

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 menu selections and ensure compliance with nutritional requirements.
• Assemble meals accurately and deliver them at the right time and temperature.
• Follow food handling and infection control policies.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Basic computer and mathematical skills

Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds

Job description

Job Summary

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

Location & Schedule

Sharon Hospital – 50 Hospital Hill Road, Sharon, CT 06069.

Schedule: Full and part time, Monday through Friday. Hours vary between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm with rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or 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, and adhere to facility confidentiality and patient rights policies as outlined in HIPAA procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians by helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets, or have specific calorie counts 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.
• 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 and maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program

Fixed Pay Range: $19.50 per hour

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position will remain open until all openings are filled.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.