Patient Dining Specialist – Healthcare Support

Compass Healthcare; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include 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 and delivered on time.

This role supports dietitians and nursing staff, adheres to HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation standards, and requires strong English literacy and basic computer skills.

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, and maneuver and push food delivery carts.

Responsibilities

• Help patients understand their menu selections and coordinate with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Propose menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, and cultural/religious preferences.
• Assemble meals according to each patient’s selections and retrieve trays on time.
• Follow HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation policies and procedures.

Skills

English literacy

Basic computer skills

Physical strength

Job description

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include 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 and delivered on time.

This role supports dietitians and nursing staff, adheres to HIPAA, HACCP, and sanitation standards, and requires strong English literacy and basic computer skills.