Patient Dining Associate

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift: Rotating Overview: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for the Food Service Department Shift - Full-time, Rotating Shift - Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including every other weekend. (Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates) R esponsible 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). The Food Handler Certification is only required in the fo...