Patient Dining Associate I

Sentara Health • Williamsburg, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate I. This is a full time, rotating shift position with rotating weekends. Hours are Monday - Friday, with availability for a 12-hour shift between 6am - 7pm, and rotating weekends. The role is responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, communicating patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services, and interacting with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements. The associate will assist the dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and records food intake for patients on intake analysis. Reacting accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets is crucial. Familiarity with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction is expected. The position is responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Food Handlers Card (Required at time of hire)
• Previous customer service experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of food service experience may be considered in lieu of High School Education
• Previous food service experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units.
• Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
• 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.
• Ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction by being familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets.
• Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED