PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Patient Dining Associate, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences. This position involves assisting patients with meal selections, ensuring dietary needs are met, and delivering meals in a timely manner. You will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure patient satisfaction and safety. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while being part of a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a passion for service and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$750 sign on bonus

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service and customer service experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with menu selections and ensure compliance with dietary needs.
• Assemble and deliver meals accurately and on time.
• Comply with health regulations and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service experience

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Education

Ability to read and write in English

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions.

Location: Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Part time schedule. Days may vary with one 6 hour day, 6:30 am - 6:30 pm or 6:45 am - 6:45 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: 1 year of food service and customer service experience required.

Perks: $750 sign on bonus paid out 1/2 at 90 days and remaining 1/2 at 180 days!

Pay Range: $15.65 per hour to $15.65 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences.

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 at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
2. Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural, ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about additional selections.
3. 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.
4. Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
5. Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
6. Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
7. 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.
8. Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
9. Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
10. Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures.
11. Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.
2. Basic computer and mathematical skills.
3. 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 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.

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.