Patient Dining Associate

Location: Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts inclusive of weekends. Overview Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Up to $1,500 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates. Responsibilities 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. Assists Dietitian with monitoring 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 High School Graduate or Equivalent (Preferred). Previous Customer Service Experience (Preferred). Experience in lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department). Food Handlers Card – Certification – Food Service Certification (as required by local Health Department). Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision plans. Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000. Paid Time Off and Sick Leave. Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave. Emergency Backup Care. Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans. Life Insurance. 401k/403B with Employer Match. Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education. Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000. Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development. Pet Insurance. Legal Resources Plan. Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr