Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Patient Dining Associate for a full-time rotating schedule. You will handle patient meal service on assigned units and coordinate with Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing to address patient nutrition needs.

The role supports dietitians with monitoring diets and tracking patient food intake, including NPO and liquid diets, while ensuring accurate intake analysis documentation.

Qualifications

• No specific education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring of diets and document intake.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate - Full Time Rotating schedule

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services, and interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements. Assist dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and records food intake for patients on intake analysis.

Education

• No specific education requirements

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification required

Experience

• Customer Service - previous experience

Talroo - Allied Health, food service, customer service

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.02 - $26.54 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.