PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE (ON CALL)

Compass Group; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is hiring Patient Dining Associates to support patients in healthcare facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with menu selections, managing meal trays, and ensuring patient satisfaction. Join a dedicated team that values your contribution to healthcare.

Benefits

Retirement plans

Health and wellness initiatives

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and dietary restrictions.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

English

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

We are hiring immediately for on call PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE - DIETARY AIDE positions.

Location: Mayo Clinic - 1221 Whipple Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: On call schedules, 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm and 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Days may vary, including rotating weekends and holidays; more details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous patient experience is preferred but not required.

Pay Range: $17.00 to $17.50 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!

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafes to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 65 years and leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2020 for the 8th time and was named a Top 125 Training Organization by Training Magazine in 2020 for the 9th time. Glassdoor also named Morrison a 2018 Best Places to Work and CEO Tim Pierce a 2019 Most Admired CEO. Morrison is a division within Compass Group with over 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 chefs, and 21,000 food service professionals.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in healthcare facilities, providing services such as helping patients with 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 correct temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist patients in understanding their menu options and coordinate with nursing to ensure dietary restrictions are met.
2. Collaborate with the culinary team to accommodate food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, religious preferences, or additional patient inquiries.
3. Manage tray tickets, assemble meals accurately and promptly, and retrieve trays from patient rooms at scheduled times.
4. Comply with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and JCAHO, and follow confidentiality and HIPAA policies.
5. Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning stations, and breaking down tray lines.
6. Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
7. Assist dietitians by monitoring patients on special diets or with specific caloric needs.
8. Report problems or concerns with patients 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 occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver food delivery carts.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions include benefits such as retirement plans, shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time roles additionally offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, commuter benefits, and assistance programs.

Associates may be eligible for paid or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws. For specific benefits in Washington State, Maryland, or remote positions, refer to the provided link.

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

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations. This job description is not exhaustive, and the company reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.