Patient Dining Associate
About The Position
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Patient Dining Associate. As a Patient Dining Associate, YOU make a big difference in a patient's stay in the hospital! This is a full-time position with rotating shifts, as the cafeteria is open from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm, and the shifts are 12 hours long. Patient Dining Associates are responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. They communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Food & Nutrition Services, and interact with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements. The role also involves assisting the dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid, and full liquid diets, and recording food intake for patients on intake analysis. The associate must react accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets. Familiarity with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets is crucial to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction. The Patient Dining Associate is responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.
Requirements
- Customer Service experience required
- HS - High School Grad or Equivalent - 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 regards 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
