Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Avamere • Port Orchard, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) will be responsible for developing written dietary plans of care for each resident, including goals or modifications, and participating in residents' MDS' to ensure their dietary needs are met. This role involves planning, preparing, and overseeing daily operations within the departmental budget, making daily rounds of food services personnel, and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed. The CDM will also oversee the daily setup, preparation, and timely delivery of meals, ensuring they are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and in accordance with established portion control procedures. Additionally, the role includes overseeing daily kitchen cleaning duties and maintaining the confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. The CDM is expected to create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian.
• 3-5 years experience in a dietary management role in a healthcare setting required.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Develop a written dietary plan of care for each resident, including goals or modifications, and participate in residents' MDS' to ensure their dietary needs are met.
• Plan, prepare, and oversee daily operations under the departmental budget.
• Make daily rounds of food services personnel and ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed.
• Oversee the daily setup, preparation, and timely delivery of meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Oversee daily kitchen cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED