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