Award-winning: Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
When you join Sentara, you support our goal to provide excellence in patient care. No matter what your individual position, you are part of a bigger team committed to improving the future of healthcare. Each day here is another opportunity to learn, grow and become better at what you do.
(Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates)
Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. including every other weekend.
Requirements:
As a Patient Dining Associate, 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.
Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing regarding 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. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department.
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.
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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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Sentara 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.
