Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401k/403B

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Patient Dining Associate to oversee patient meal service on assigned units. You will communicate food concerns to Food & Nutrition Services and collaborate with Nursing on diet needs, while assisting dietitians with monitoring special diets and tracking food intake.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED (preferred) and a Certified Food Service Handler's Card.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certified Food Service Handler's Card required.
• Previous customer service or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicate patient food issues/concerns to Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing regarding nutrition needs.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring patients on modified diets and record food intake.

Skills

Customer service

Restaurant experience

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Job description

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate

The Patient Dining Associate is 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 regard 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.

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate

The Patient Dining Associate is 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 regard 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)

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Food Service Handler's Card (Required)

Experience

• Previous customer service or restaurant experience (Preferred)

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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center. 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.

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