Morrison Healthcare
We are hiring immediately for on call PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE DIETARY AIDE positions.
Location: University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital - 1000 South Limestone Lexington, KY 40536 Note: Online applications accepted only. Schedule: On call schedule. Shift will be based on needs. More details upon interview.
Requirement:
Make a difference in the lives of people your community and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, youll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.
For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.
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 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 patients 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.
Adheres to facility confidentiality and the patients rights policy as outlined in the facilitys 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
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
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 or copy-paste the link below for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf
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.
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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.