DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

Assist the Registered Dietitian by implementing diet orders, interviewing residents, and families for food preferences. Completing risk assessments and attending care plan meetings with residents and families

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to work independently at the direction of the RD and efficiently to ensure timely assessments are completed
• Assist RD as directed to complete nutritional assessments and conduct in person interviews with resident
• Utilize EMR to input new resident information , preferences and diet changes
• Make changes in meal tracking systems , work closely with dietary team
• Work with team to inform them of any nutritional changes or risks that may be needed for optimal care
• Attend patient care meetings as scheduled
• Assist RD to identify residents that are high risk for malnutrition
• Attend morning reports with any nutritional concerns
• Provide diet education as needed to residents and families
• Conduct meal rounds and tray audits for Quality Assurance
• Experience with GeriMenu and PCC a plus

Experience and Education

• Associates Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Experience working with a Registered Dietitian

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to carry, lift, push pull up to 50lbs
• Manual Dexterity and fine motor coordination
• Visual Acuity
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation