Patient Dining Specialist - Nutrition & Care

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

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.