Patient Dining Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time Patient Dining Associate for rotating 12-hour shifts with weekend rotation on site in Virginia Beach, VA. This role involves patient meal service on assigned units and coordination with Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing to meet nutrition needs.

Preferred candidates have a High School Grad or Equivalent and prior customer service experience. The base pay ranges from $18.02 to $26.54 per hour, with potential additional compensation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve patient meals on assigned units and communicate needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Coordinate with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs and modified diets.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and record intake.
• React accurately to changes to ensure timely service and correct diet orders.
• Ensure patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate.

Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends.

(Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)

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

• High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Previous customer service experience

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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.

• 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
• 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.