Dietetic Technician

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation•Village of Lake Success, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parker Jewish Institute in New Hyde Park, New York, is seeking per-diem Dietetic Technicians to work in its skilled nursing facility. Dietetic Technicians collaborate with dietary and food and nutrition services staff and the interdisciplinary care team to support the health and wellbeing of residents and patients. The role includes managing and updating diet orders and menus, helping residents and patients with menu selection, and preparing menu-related materials. Candidates should be available for weekend shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Food and Nutrition.
Friendly and sociable demeanor, with good verbal and written interpersonal skills to provide comfort to patients.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate care, compassion, and teamwork.
Availability to work weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a long-term care environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, and maintain the accuracy of diet orders.
Provide menus to new admissions.
Retrieve communication sheets.
Modify resident and patient menus according to therapeutic needs.
Assist residents and patients with menus as needed.
Enter menus into Geri Menu, the nutrition computer program.
Post weekly menus on units.
Print and separate daily meal tickets.
Collaborate with dietary, food and nutrition services staff, and the interdisciplinary care team.