Patient Dining Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital in South Boston, VA is hiring a Patient Dining Associate to manage patient meal service on assigned units, coordinate with Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing, and support dietitians with diet monitoring.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED (preferred) and previous healthcare or customer service experience. Full-time with rotating days; generous benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare or customer service experience preferred.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree/diploma accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient meal service on assigned units and address patient food issues.
• Communicate patient nutrition needs to Food & Nutrition Services and nursing staff.
• Assist the dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and record food intake.
• Ensure timely service and accuracy of physician orders for modified diets and maintain patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare experience

Education

HS diploma or GED - Preferred

Experience in lieu of degree/diploma accepted

Job description

City/State

South Boston, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

_ Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate _

Full Time rotating days

Overview

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. React accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician’s ordered modified diets. Familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction. Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Education

• HS diploma or equivalent GED - Preferred
• Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted

Certification/Licensure

• None

Experience

• Previous healthcare or customer service experience - Preferred
  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 Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides 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.