Patient Dining Associate

Overview

Sentara Northern VA Medical Center is looking for a Part-time Patient Dining Associate. This position involves 12‑hour days with rotating shifts including 2 days on, 2 days off, half‑days on Mondays, and rotating weekends.

• Serve patient meals on assigned units.
• Communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to Food & Nutrition Services and interact with nursing regarding nutrition requirements.
• Assist the dietitian in monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid, and full liquid diets and record food intake for intake analysis.
• React accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician‑ordered modified diets.
• Familiarize with dietary restrictions on special and modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.
• Maintain patient satisfaction on assigned units.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Medical, Dental, and 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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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 CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, located in Woodbridge, VA, is a 183‑bed not‑for‑profit hospital offering a range of services from advanced imaging and cancer care to cardiovascular, emergency, and laboratory services. The hospital emphasizes compassionate, personalized care in a community‑based setting.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The organization provides a tobacco‑free work environment.