PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions. Location: Fairview Park Hospital – 200 Industrial Boulevard, Dublin, GA 31021. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; flexible. Days and hours may vary; weekends included. More details upon interview. Requirement: Previous food service experience is preferred. Perks: Willing to train! Pay Range: $12.50 per hour to $15.00 per hour. Job Summary Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, providing services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver, and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team and are responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by ensuring 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 orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions. Work with 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. Comply 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 HIPAA policies and procedures. Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray line. Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures. Assist dietitians by 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. Perform 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 Full-time and part-time positions offer Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity 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 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). 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 based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected class. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr