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

Compass Healthcare; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is hiring Patient Dining Associates at McLaren Lapeer Region in Lapeer, Michigan. This role includes selecting, assembling, and delivering meals to patients while ensuring satisfaction and safety standards are met.

The position offers full-time and part-time shift options, with training provided. Benefits include a retirement plan and health insurance for full-time associates. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary staff to determine menu alternatives.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English

Basic computer skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions at Morrison Healthcare (Compass Healthcare) in the McLaren Lapeer Region, 1375 North Main Street, Lapeer, MI 48446. Online applications only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time, 12‑hour shifts (5:30 am–6:00 pm or 6:00 am–6:30 pm). Pay: $14.00 per hour. Training provided.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units, helping patients select, assemble, deliver, and pick up meal trays. They support the caregiving team, ensuring meals are accurate, delivered on time, and at correct temperature, thereby meeting patient safety and satisfaction goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Help patients understand menu selections and ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary staff to determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences, or additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner; retrieve trays from rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulatory agency standards (federal, state, JCAHO) and confidentiality policies as outlined in HIPAA.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Adhere to facility and department infection control policies.
• Assist dietitians with monitoring patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets, or have specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns to appropriate personnel promptly.
• Complete all daily, weekly, or monthly reports as outlined in policies.
• Comply with federal, state, local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, auto and home program).
• Full‑time associates also receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.

EEO and Accessibility

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We treat all applicants and associates fairly based on ability, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Some positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.