Patient Dining Associate

Company: Sentara Health
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

City/State
Harrisonburg, VA

Overview

Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, located in Harrisonburg, VA, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate - Full Time Rotating schedule

As aPatient Dining Associate with Sentara, you make a big difference in a patient's stay in the hospital. 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. Clickhere to hear Janet tell us about a day in the life of a Patient Dining Associatewith Sentara Healthcare.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.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!

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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 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. Associated topics: baker, culinary school, dining chef, executive, executive kitchen, head chef, lead, pantry, service manager, sous

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