Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Health; Virginia; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 37.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Sentara Health in Northern Virginia seeks a part-time Food Service Aide to support patient meal service on assigned units. You will assist dietitians, monitor diets, and communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services while ensuring patient satisfaction and accurate timing of meals.

Open availability for 12-hour shifts (6:30am–6:30pm, 6:30am–2:30pm, or 2:30pm–10:00pm) and a high school degree are required.

Formación

• High school diploma required.
• Certified Food Service Handler's Card as required by local Health Department.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring patient diets and records.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets.
• Record food intake for intake analysis and ensure timing and accuracy of modified diets.
• Communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services and interact with Nursing about nutrition needs.
• Support patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Conocimientos

Open availability

Food service knowledge

Communication skills

Educación

High school Degree

Descripción del empleo

Part time (20 hrs per week) rotating shifts

12 hour shifts. Must have open availability to work:

Shifts: 6:30a-6:30p, 6:30a-2:30p or 2:30p-10:00p

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.

Education

• High school Degree (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).
  

Experience

• 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.

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.

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.