Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (Full Time)
Core
Assist patients in healthcare facilities with menu selection, meal assembly, delivery, and pickup while ensuring nutritional compliance and safety.
Role type
Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide)
Builds
Patient meal trays and delivery services for hospital units
Domain
Healthcare / Food Service
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Menu selection assistance, meal assembly, tray management, infection control compliance, food safety (HACCP), patient communication, regulatory compliance (HIPAA/JCAHO), physical lifting (up to 100 lbs)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Help patients understand menu selections and ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements; assemble and deliver meal trays; manage tray tickets; adhere to HACCP and infection control policies; assist dietitians with monitoring patients on specific diets; communicate patient concerns to appropriate personnel.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on associate