Patient Dining Associate

Sentara HealthVirginia Beach, VA
3dOnsite

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. 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. Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.

Requirements

  • Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferred
  • Prior food serving/dining 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.
  • 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
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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