Patient Dining Associate

Company: Sentara
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAOverviewWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach Virginia, is looking for a full-time Patient Dining Associate From a vibrant outpatient campus to a vibrant hospital campus, Sentara Princess Anne is rapidly transforming to provide for the growing healthcare needs of the southern Virginia Beach community.Sentara Princess Anne Hospitalbrings quality clinical outcomes, a vast array of experienced, board-certified physicians, award winning patient safety initiatives, ground-breaking technology, such aseICUand theSentara eCare Health Network,and a patient-centered approach to care.Hospital highlights include:

• Full-service emergency room with a dedicated observation unit
• Inpatient medical care
• General and specialized surgical services
• Imaging services
• Obstetric care
• FamilyMaternity Center with On-site Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Critical care services
• Medical and surgical oncology services
• Partnership with educational providers including Old Dominion University, Tidewater Community College and Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolPosition Details and Requirements:This position's primary responsibilities are working with patients on food choices and communicating with nurses on potential diet needs. There are a lot of opportunities to grow in this role. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities such as becoming a Cook or a Supervisor.You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.
  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.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 discountsPLUS, 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.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: Talroo - food service, non-clinical, Monster - food service, catering associateJob SummaryResponsible 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.
    
    Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).Qualifications:HS - High School Grad or EquivalentFood Handlers Certification - Other/NationalCustomer ServiceSkillsCommunication, Service OrientationSentara 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 workforce reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
    In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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