PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (PART TIME)

Compass One Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass One Healthcare is seeking a part-time Patient Dining Associate in Houston, TX. This role involves helping patients with meal selections, assembling and delivering trays, and ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines. Suitable candidates should have customer service experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Paid Time Off Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and comply with nutritional requirements.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals in a timely manner.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Ability to read and write in English

Job description

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (PART TIME)

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• We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position.
• Location: Memorial Hermann Greater Heights - 635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time schedule. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Days may vary, including rotating weekends. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous customer service experience required.
• Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.
  
  

Morrison Healthcare

• We are hiring immediately for a part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) position.
• Location: Memorial Hermann Greater Heights - 635 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time schedule. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Days may vary, including rotating weekends. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous customer service experience required.
• Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $20.00 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 supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states, many of which are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. For over 70 years, Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems and bringing a culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that truly transforms the healthcare dining experience. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members. The company has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work since 2012.

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 making sure 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 sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and 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.
• Complies 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 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follows 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.
• Performs 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, Identify 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)
  
  

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

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.

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.

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