PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming healthcare experiences! As a Patient Dining Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient satisfaction by assisting with menu selections and delivering meals. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while being part of a supportive caregiving team. With a culture focused on opportunity and growth, you will benefit from comprehensive training and development programs. Enjoy a range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and more. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Health & Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Discounts

Identity Theft Protection

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Two years of prior healthcare or customer service experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu options and dietary restrictions.
• Manage tray tickets, assemble meals, and retrieve trays.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Patient Service Experience

Customer Service Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

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

+ Location: MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center - 800 West Meeting Street, Lancaster, SC 29720. Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: Full-time rotating schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

+ Requirement: Two years of prior healthcare, patient service, or customer service experience is required.

+ Pay Rate: $15.00 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. Take a look for yourself at the Power of Food (https://cg.widen.net/s/5rx27jq6sh/power-of-food-_60)!

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company serving more than 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. We use the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and their cafés, advancing healing and healthful missions. With over 65 years of service, Morrison leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform healthcare experiences. Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2020 for the 8th time and a Top 125 Training Organization by Training Magazine in 2020 for the 9th time, Morrison also received accolades from Glassdoor and recognition for leadership excellence.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units, helping patients with menu selections, assembling, delivering, and retrieving meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate, timely, and at the correct temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Help patients understand their menu options and collaborate with nursing to ensure dietary restrictions are met.
2. Work with caregivers and culinary staff to accommodate food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
3. Manage tray tickets, assemble meals accurately and promptly, and retrieve trays from patient rooms.
4. Comply with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO, and adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
5. Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food and cleaning work stations.
6. Follow infection control policies and procedures.
7. Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on specialized diets or with specific calorie needs.
8. Communicate patient concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
9. Complete required reports as per Morrison Healthcare policies.
10. Follow health and sanitation regulations and procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds occasionally and maneuver food carts.

Benefits for Our Team Members

Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits such as Retirement Plans, Shopping Program, Health & Wellness, Discounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits like Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Auto/Home programs.

Full-time roles also include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD, Disability, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Paid/unpaid time off benefits are available in accordance with laws. For specific states or remote work, see https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group, an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

Qualified candidates must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This job post is not exhaustive, and the company reserves the right to modify responsibilities based on business needs.

Applications are accepted continuously. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.