Full-Time
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Epic Healthcare Management
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Middletown, NY, USA
In Person
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Requirements
- Meets the American Dietetic Association guidelines for Dietetic Technician
- Must possess a current Dietetic Technician registered credential and earned credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
- Long Term Care experience preferred
- Exhibit thorough knowledge of the nutritional needs and protocols of the residents
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills
- Trusted to work independently and in a team environment
- Able to work well under pressure, flexible, and will work harmoniously with all staff
- Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not mandated
Responsibilities
- Communicate with the Registered Dietitian, Food Service Director, Food Service Workers, all other disciplines, residents and designated representatives to maintain accurate resident records in Dietary and Food Service to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident as ordered
- Assist in maintenance of resident files on a continuous basis
- Responsible for nutrition section of respective resident care plans including all residents who are NOT at nutritional risk
- Monitor monthly weights and weekly weights of residents within the facility in coordination with Nursing and Registered Dietitian
- Submit all monthly reports to respective departments
- Perform meal rounds on a daily basis to ensure resident food preferences/dislikes and dietary intake
- Assist in maintaining meal tray delivery lists and table assignments for dietary/nursing
- Review the Diet Manual annually or as needed with the Dietitian and Food Service Director
- Complete initial nutritional assessments, determining risk level and referring appropriate residents to Registered Dietitian per Risk Protocol
- Complete quarterly reviews, MDS assessments and additional charting as needed
- Interview residents for food preferences, eating problems, food allergies, documenting outcomes and communicating information appropriately
- Evaluate and adjust all items (food and non-food) provided to residents which are not normally part of the regular menu or tray setup paying attention to OBRA guidelines for appropriateness
- Read tray ticket and set up trays for delivery in food trucks with proper food items as deemed by the physician orders and resident preferences/dislikes following the prescribed diet on the tray tickets and the menu extensions as necessary to cover staffing
Desired Qualifications
- Long Term Care experience preferred