Registered Dietitian

SCHOFIELD RESIDENCE INC•Buffalo, NY

18d•$30 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

A Dietitian assesses nutritional needs and food patterns of registrants and provides education and counseling, to meet normal and therapeutic needs of Adult Day Health Care Program (ADHCP) registrants in nutrition in their homes and at the ADHCP. We strive to be an employer of choice: Competitive Wages Paid Time Off Sick Days Medical, Dental, Life Insurance 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Tuition Reimbursement Uniform Allowance Other Perks

Requirements

Has received a Baccalaureate Degree with major studies in food and nutrition from a college or university approved by the Education Department and has one of the following qualifications:
Is a registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or
Is a certified Dietitian-Nutritionist, through the Education Department of the State of New York.
Is an active member of the American Dietetic Association.
Experience in community health is beneficial, but not required.
The individual must possess good moral character, patience and compassion for the elderly, chronically ill and disabled.

Responsibilities

Adheres to all program policies and procedures.
Develop, revise and review cycle menus and dietary computer program for ADHCP.
Maintain Nutritional Kardex of registrants, applying knowledge of foods and nutrition in formulating a Plan of Care.
Conduct health education and nutrition group discussions with registrants and caregivers.
Counsel registrants and caregivers regarding nutritional concerns and plan of treatment, either by phone or in person.
Responsible for establishing, with registrant/caregiver participation, a comprehensive coordinated Plan of Care.
Assures timely implementation and ongoing revision of the Plan of Care as necessary.
Responsible for the completion of a comprehensive assessment of the nutritional needs of the registrant.
Supervise CACFP portions, documentation, production sheets and audits.
Implement diet orders as prescribed by the physician.
Contact PMD for clarification or revisions of diet orders as needed.
Clearly and effectively document nutritional care, concerns and issues in the registrant’s medical record.
Evaluate and recommend to the ADHCP Director changes in the therapeutic diet program and services.
Provide community visitation for purposes of diet instruction to registrants.
Document outcome of registrant nutritional care in appropriate medical records.
Monitor meals in the dayroom.
Assist with passing trays following infection control procedures.
Evaluate registrant tray appearance, monitor food temperatures, monitor for missing items and recommend changes for improvements.
Monitor registrant weights, complete documentation and notify PMD’s of significant weight loss.
Follow weight loss policy, procedure and protocol.
Participate in staff meetings, family meetings, weekly registrant review meetings and conferences.
Conduct orientation and inservice education programs for personnel.
Develop training programs and teaching aids.
Maintain dietary manual.
Make recommendations for changes in any phase of the food service operation.
Complete audits.
Perform other related duties as required by their manager.