PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Paid time off benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

A healthcare facility is hiring immediately for a full-time Patient Dining Associate in Alexandria, LA. This position involves helping patients make menu selections, assembling and delivering meal trays while ensuring compliance with nutritional requirements. No experience is necessary as willing training is offered. The rate is $15.00 per hour, with various team member benefits available, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; willing to train.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections.
• Assemble meals according to patient’s menu selection.
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full-time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE position.

Location: St. Frances Cabrini - 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: No experience necessary. Willing to train!

Fixed Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

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Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered 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 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.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Part (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations 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 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, Identify 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 to associates: 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.

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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.

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.