Dietary Technician - Palm Valley Post Acute

PACS • Goodyear, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Technician assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care for residents in accordance with physician orders, federal and state regulations, and facility policies. This role supports the dietary department in providing high-quality nutritional care and customer service.

Requirements

• Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care for residents.
• Works in accordance with physician orders, federal and state regulations, and facility policies.
• Supports the dietary department in providing high-quality nutritional care and customer service.
• Completes nutritional assessments and develops care plans for residents.
• Monitors food intake and nutritional status of residents.
• Documents dietary needs and preferences in medical records and care plans.
• Calculates and records nutrient intake for residents.
• Implements physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor meal acceptance and food preferences.
• Communicates with nursing staff regarding residents’ dietary changes or concerns.
• Assists in menu planning to meet resident needs and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in care plan meetings.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations related to food service and nutrition.
• Educates residents and/or family members about dietary guidelines.
• Supports kitchen staff in quality assurance efforts and sanitation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Dietitian in completing nutritional assessments and developing care plans for residents.
• Monitor food intake and nutritional status of residents and report concerns to the Dietitian.
• Assist in documenting dietary needs and preferences in medical records and care plans.
• Calculate and record nutrient intake for residents as needed.
• Help implement physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor meal acceptance and food preferences.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding residents’ dietary changes or concerns.
• Assist in menu planning to meet resident needs and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in care plan meetings as requested.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to food service and nutrition.
• Educate residents and/or family members about dietary guidelines when appropriate.
• Support the kitchen staff in quality assurance efforts and sanitation compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed