Sentara Healthcare Norfolk , VA 23510
Posted 2 weeks ago
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Patient Dining Associate in the Food Services Department
(Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates)
Work Full-time 12-hour shifts including every other weekend.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted
Certified Food Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department)
Previous Customer Service Experience Preferred
Required: Communication, Service Orientation
Position Overview
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.
Facility Highlights
Sentara Leigh Hospital is a Magnet Status, 250-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms and specializing in orthopedic, gynecological and urological services. Sentara Leigh offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services and is home to the orthopedic hospital, which has 48 beds dedicated to specialized orthopedic care.
The hospital offers a full-service Emergency Room with a dedicated observation unit, Critical Care, GI, and Oncology services. It also encompasses a Family Maternity Center. Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital!
Sentara Benefits
Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/
Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth!
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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.
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