Patient Dining Associate
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach. Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus offered for qualified candidates! 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 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.
Requirements
- Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferred
- Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred
- Food Handler certification is likely required, though not explicitly stated as a requirement, it is implied by the nature of the role and keywords.
- Familiarity with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets.
Nice To Haves
- Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience
- Prior food serving/dining service experience
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.
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
