Dietetic Technician Lodge Nursing and Rehab

Caring Place Healthcare Group • Loveland, OH

5h

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE The Dietetic Technician is responsible for assisting the Dietitian in identifying dietary needs, and the planning and implementation of dietary programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for communicating residents’ nutritional and/or therapeutic dietary needs to family members/responsible party, staff members and other professionals in a positive manner Responsible for completing and maintaining a dietary assessment, plan of care and progress notes for each resident as required by the facility and state and federal regulations Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and HIPAA regulations Responsible for maintaining a calm, supportive and caring environment for residents and staff Responsible for complying with all safety and sanitation procedures including universal precautions Responsible for attending in-service programs, educational workshops and meetings as required by the facility and state Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in food or nutrition Must be a current registered Dietetic Technician with the American Dietetic Association One year of long-term care experience preferred Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and, to work independently and as a part of a team Ability to remain calm and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotional upset and at times, hostile elderly Must be in good general health and free of communicable diseases Must have visual acuity and ability to hear, with or without use of prosthetics Must have the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move intermittently throughout the shift, as well as the ability to climb and descend stairs, use elevator and assist residents Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language WORKING CONDITIONS Works under the supervision of the Dietician and facility Administrator Subject to hostile, emotionally upset residents and or family members May be required to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays and on other shifts when necessary. View all jobs at this company

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in food or nutrition
• Must be a current registered Dietetic Technician with the American Dietetic Association
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and, to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to remain calm and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotional upset and at times, hostile elderly
• Must be in good general health and free of communicable diseases
• Must have visual acuity and ability to hear, with or without use of prosthetics
• Must have the physical ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move intermittently throughout the shift, as well as the ability to climb and descend stairs, use elevator and assist residents
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak the English language

Nice To Haves

• One year of long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for communicating residents’ nutritional and/or therapeutic dietary needs to family members/responsible party, staff members and other professionals in a positive manner
• Responsible for completing and maintaining a dietary assessment, plan of care and progress notes for each resident as required by the facility and state and federal regulations
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and HIPAA regulations
• Responsible for maintaining a calm, supportive and caring environment for residents and staff
• Responsible for complying with all safety and sanitation procedures including universal precautions
• Responsible for attending in-service programs, educational workshops and meetings as required by the facility and state
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees