Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions.

Location:

Christus Spohn Shoreline - 600 Elizabeth Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Full time; days and hours may vary, rotating weekends and holidays, 12-hour shifts. More details upon interview. Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $15.75 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company serving hospitals and health systems. We have a long history of empowering employees to transform healthcare experiences.

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. You will be part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, cultural/ethnic/religious preferences, or additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Comply with regulator agency standards (federal, state, JCAHO) and adhere to facility confidentiality and patient rights per HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians as needed (e.g., monitoring patients on liquid diets or with calorie counts).
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits (e.g., Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program).
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Associates may be eligible for paid or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.