Dietetic Technician

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Summary; Responsible for providing technical assistance in identifying and meeting the nutritional needs of residents. Under guidance of Dietician works with Dietary Services Manager in providing quality food service and nutritional care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Observes patient food intake and reports/documents progress and dietary problems to dietician. Analyzes menus and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs. Plans menus and diets or guides individuals in food selection, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. Supervises food production and service, and/or assists dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning. Provides dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associates or two year college degree. Preference may be given to candidates with Certification or eligibility for registration as a Dietetic Technician with the Commission or Dietetic Registration, or Certified Dietary Manager certification with the Dietary Manager Association. Previous healthcare facility experience preferred. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not for profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd is not just a job, it is a calling. SOV is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics, including, race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. To include age, maritial status, veteran status, or disability.

Requirements

• Associates or two year college degree.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates with Certification or eligibility for registration as a Dietetic Technician with the Commission or Dietetic Registration, or Certified Dietary Manager certification with the Dietary Manager Association.
• Previous healthcare facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient food intake and reports/documents progress and dietary problems to dietician.
• Analyzes menus and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
• Plans menus and diets or guides individuals in food selection, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
• Supervises food production and service, and/or assists dietitians and nutritionists in food service supervision and planning.
• Provides dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition and food service systems.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees