Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide; Part Time

Overview

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) – PART TIME

Location:

Medical Center Hospital, 500 West 4th Street, Odessa, TX 79761.

Note:

online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Part time;
Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Weekends included. Immediate start for part time positions. Prior dietary experience is preferred. Fixed Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering and picking up their meal trays. They are 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 meet nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Collaborate with caregivers and the 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 selection; retrieve trays from patient rooms at the assigned times.
• Comply with regulator agency standards (federal, state, JCAHO); maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down the patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians, such as monitoring patients who cannot eat orally or on specific diets (e.g., liquid diets or calorie counts).
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal, state and local 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/push food delivery carts.

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and additional benefits.
• Paid time off benefits eligibility in accordance with applicable laws.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Final date to receive applications: ongoing until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may be considered for future opportunities and may reapply. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care