Dietician Home Care
VITAS Healthcare•Deerfield Beach, FL
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About The Position
Making home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and to plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs. Providing in-service education of members of the patient care team Teaching patients and families to prepare attractive meals Preparing a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care Meeting with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family
Requirements
- Two years minimum experience; one of which is in a community health agency with consultant and teaching responsibilities.
- Must have adequate transportation.
- Baccalaureate degree from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.
Responsibilities
- Assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients
- Plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs
- Provide in-service education of members of the patient care team
- Teach patients and families to prepare attractive meals
- Prepare a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care
- Meet with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family
