PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE/DIETARY AIDE (FULL TIME)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is hiring for the full-time role of Patient Dining Associate in New Orleans. This position involves working directly with patients, helping them with menu selections, and ensuring their meals are prepared and delivered safely and on time.

The ideal candidate should have prior food service experience and be able to lift up to 100 pounds. The position includes various benefits and is part of a dedicated caregiving team.

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 their menu selections and comply with nutritional requirements.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.
• Assist dietitians monitoring patients with dietary restrictions.

Skills

Food service experience

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Written and verbal communication

Job description

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

• Location: LCMC Touro - 1401 Foucher Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Some weekend required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior food service/dietary aide experience preferred.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing 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 ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure their orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies or 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 regulator 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 Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, 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

• Full-time and part-time positions offer 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 medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and 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. 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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. 2023 Wage Transparency report is available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf