Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Hospitals • Woodbridge, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) with rotating shifts, including 12-hour shifts. Must have open availability to work shifts from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, or 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school Degree
• Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).
• Familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.

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.
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

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