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Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Health

Sentara Leigh Hospital, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Dec 2024

About the role

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is looking for a full-time Patient Dining Associate.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a 250-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms and specializing in orthopedic, gynecological, and urological services. Sentara Leigh Hospital offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services.

(Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)

Position Details and Requirements:

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.

Required: Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).
Required: Communication, Service Orientation
Preferred: Customer Service-Previous Experience

Sentara offers an attractive array of benefits to include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off and Sick pay
Tuition Reimbursement
401k/403B, 401a retirement
Performance Plus Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Perks and discounts

PLUS, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support the needs of you and your family. Ask about our Student Debt Program, our additional floating holiday that was added, or our new resources that will help strengthen your financial outlook. We are confident that you will find our new, enhanced benefit package will exceed your expectations!

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: Food Service, Patient Dining Associate

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification

Customer Service

Skills

Communication, Service Orientation

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workfor