Patient Dining Associate; Dietary Aide; On Call

We are hiring immediately for on‑call PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (DIETARY AIDE) positions at Providence Health Hood River (810 12th Street, Hood River, OR 97031). Online applications only.

Schedule:

On‑call; days and hours may vary. More details provided during interview.

Pay Range: $24.00‑$25.00 per hour.

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility, 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 by ensuring accurate, timely and temperature‑appropriate meal delivery.

• Help patients understand menu selections and collaborate with nursing to ensure orders meet nutritional requirements.
• Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with allergies, sensitivities or special preferences.
• 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 regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO, and adhere to HIPAA policies.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when handling food, cleaning workstations and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians, e.g., helping monitor patients who cannot eat orally, are on liquid diets or have specific calorie counts.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties 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 food delivery carts.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and optional benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services and choice auto and home program.
• Full‑time positions also include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants and associates are treated fairly based on ability, achievements and experience, regardless of 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 reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions as needed.