PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

Compass One Healthcare; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Charlotte is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate/Dietary Aide. The role involves helping patients understand menu selections, managing meal trays, and collaborating with caregivers. Ideal candidates should have strong English skills and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. This position offers a range of benefits, including health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills are required.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals.

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

Overview

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

Join to apply for the PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME) role at Morrison Healthcare. Location: Atrium Health Main – 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203. Online applications accepted.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their 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 allergies, dietary needs, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulator agency standards (federal, state, JCAHO). Adhere to HIPAA policies and patient rights.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians by monitoring patients on liquid diets or those needing specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Perform other duties as 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/push food delivery carts.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and more).
• Full-time positions offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.