PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) - (FULL TIME)

Unidine; Winder (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a full-time Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) to join their team. This role involves assisting patients with menu selections, delivering meals, and ensuring dietary needs are met in a healthcare setting. No experience is necessary as training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in healthcare.

Benefits

Retirement plans

Health and wellness benefits

Discounts

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in understanding their menu options.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately.
• Comply with regulatory standards and follow health regulations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds

Job description

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) - (FULL TIME)

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PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) - (FULL TIME)

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Unidine is hiring immediately for a full-time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE position.

• Location: Barrow Northeast Georgia Health System - 316 North Broad Street, Winder, GA 30680. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full-time, days may vary, including alternating weekends, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: No experience necessary. Willing to train!
• Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation! You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM

Our culinary team is the core of our business. Every day brings new opportunities to enhance lives, create connections, and make a difference. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences, you will be a great addition to the Unidine team!

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services such as helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering, and picking up meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate, timely, and at the right temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in understanding their menu options and coordinate with nursing to ensure dietary needs are met.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary staff to accommodate food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, religious preferences, or additional patient inquiries.
• Manage tray tickets, assemble meals accurately and promptly, and retrieve trays from patient rooms at scheduled times.
• Comply with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO, and adhere to confidentiality and patient rights policies per HIPAA.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down tray lines.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients on special diets or with specific calorie requirements.
• Report issues or concerns with patients promptly and follow departmental procedures.
• Complete required reports as per company policies.
• Follow health, sanitation, and infection control regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits for Team Members:

• Full-time and part-time benefits include retirement plans, shopping programs, health and wellness, discounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time benefits additionally include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, commuter benefits, EAP, and FSA options.

Applicants may be eligible for paid/unpaid time off according to law. For specific benefits in certain states or remote roles, refer to provided links.

Unidine is part of Compass Group, an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations. This job post may be modified as necessary.

Applications are accepted continuously.