Patient Dining Associate

City / State

Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a full-time, rotating-shift, P atient Dining Associate.

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

Requirements :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Experience in Lieu of degree / diploma will be accepted
• Previous Customer Service Experience Preferred

Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts. As a Patient Dining Associate, YOU make a big difference in a patient's stay in the hospital!

A 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 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.

Experience in Lieu of degree / diploma will be accepted. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).

Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k / 403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.

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Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.

Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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Keywords : Patient Dining Associate, Catering Associate, Food Service

Job Summary

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.

Experience in Lieu of degree / diploma will be accepted.

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

Qualifications :

HS - High School Grad or EquivalentFood Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service CertificationCustomer Service

Skills

Communication, Service Orientation

Sentara Healthcare 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.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.

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