Patient Dining Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Patient Dining Associate on a full-time rotating schedule. You will provide patient meal service on assigned units and communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services.

Collaborate with Nursing on patient nutrition needs, assist a dietitian with monitoring diets (NPO, clear liquid, full liquid), and record food intake for intake analysis. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience as a requirement.
• Ability to communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Assist with monitoring patient diets and recording intake when needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicate patient food issues/concerns to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Interact with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and recording food intake.

Skills

Customer Service

Food service experience

Communication skills

Job description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

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.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and pride itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.