Patient Dining Associate - Full Time
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for a Full Time, rotating shifts position. This role is responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. The associate will communicate patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services and interact with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements. They will also assist the dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and records food intake for patients on intake analysis. The role requires accurate and effective response to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets. The associate must be familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction and is responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.
Requirements
- Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).
- 4 years previous Food Service or Customer Service experience - Required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.
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 regard 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.
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
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
