Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide; On Call

Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (On Call)

Apply for the Patient Dining Associate (Dietary Aide) (On Call) role at Compass One Healthcare
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Location: Providence Health Hood River – 810 12th Street, Hood River, OR 97031. Online applications only.

Schedule: On‑call schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Pay: $24.00–$25.00 per hour.

We are hiring immediately for this position. A minimum of 1 year of patient dining experience is preferred.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, assisting patients with menu selections, assembling, delivering, and retrieving meal trays. They ensure meals are accurate, timely, and meet nutritional restrictions, supporting patient safety and satisfaction.

• Help patients understand menu selections and ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements.
• Collaborate with nurses and culinary staff to provide alternatives for allergies, sensitivities, and preferences.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals accurately and timely; retrieve trays from patient rooms as scheduled.
• Comply with federal, state, and JCAHO regulations, including HIPAA policies.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines in food handling and station cleaning.
• Adhere to infection control and sanitation policies.
• Assist dietitians with patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets, or require specific calorie counts.
• Communicate issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required daily, weekly, or monthly reports per company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Proficiency reading, writing, and interpreting documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Ability to lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver food delivery carts.

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance.
• Full‑time positions receive medical, dental, vision, life/AD, disability, commuter, employee assistance, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits listed above.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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.

This job post is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions of the position based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled. If a position is filled, the applicant may be considered for future opportunities.

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