PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking dedicated Patient Dining Associates to join our team in Flowood, MS. The role involves assisting patients with menu selections and ensuring meal accuracy while providing excellent service.

This position offers a pay range of $14.00 to $15.00 per hour and includes various benefits for both full-time and part-time positions. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients and team members.
• Willingness to follow facility's HIPAA policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in understanding their menu selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to patient orders.
• Communicate issues with patients to personnel in a timely manner.

Skills

Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds

Maneuver and push food delivery carts

Job description

Position Overview

• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position.
• Location: Merit Health River Oaks - 1030 River Oaks Drive, Flowood, MS 39232. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, rotating weekends included.
• Pay Range: $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour.
• No previous experience required.
• Willing to train.

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 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 orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with caregivers and the culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, 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 the facility’s 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 the 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 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Qualifications Confirmation

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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.