Dietetic Technician

Dietetic Technician

The Center for Elders’ Independenceis a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.

ThePosition:Under thedirectionof theCenter Director,the DieteticTechnician willbe working with CEI’s RegisteredDietitians andhave comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition,therapeutic diets, and Food Service Operations.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researchesand collects data fromparticipant’s medicalrecordand completesparticipant screeningsfor required participant assessments.
• Conductssanitation and safety checks of the Center kitchensto ensure compliance with CEI Policies and Procedures.
• Audits diet cards that specify the participants’therapeutic diet and special dietaryinstructionsfor accuracy and adherence by staff serving meals to participants.
• As directed byregistered dietitians or designee,provides nutrition education for participants, families, primary caregivers and/or day center staffwithin scope of practice.
• Conducts meal roundswith participants to assess for satisfaction andfollows up with day centerand/or nutritionstaff with comments/concerns.
• Assists with meal service as needed and monitors stock in refrigerator, dry storage, and freezer storage.
• Orders nutritional supplements.
• Assists withcompletingBreakfast and Lunch Menus, Meal count order forms, Bag Lunch requests,and Day CenterActivity Food requests.
• Communicates regularly with contracted food servicevendor, food service companies and other vendorsregarding CEI meal program.
• Communicates regularly with participants, caregivers, assisted living and skilled nursing facility staff regarding participant’s nutritional needs.
• Develops andconducts foodsafetyin-service trainings to Day Center staff.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants or families.
• Follows all CEI Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all agency training requirements
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Maintains safe workingenvironment by following CEI’s safetyP&P’s
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and helpful manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: BS or BA degree from an accredited college oruniversity in food scienceand nutritionor similar programand/or certified by the Commission of Dietetic Registration as a Nutrition Dietetic Technician, Registered.
• Experience: Prefer a minimum of 1-year experience in a health care facility
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with employees, clients and the public
• Ability to travel and report to work at all CEI locations as scheduled
• Current on CPR and First Aid

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Requirements — Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, pushing, bending, kneeling and reaching at arm’s length and overhead in clinic, rehab department and in community for prolonged periods of time. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics.
• Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements — requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Must be able to communicate verbally with participants their treatment plan, team members and participants caregivers.
• Pressure Factor — requires working under stressful conditions. Working conditions may be noisy and crowded and fluctuating indoor temperatures. Subject to participants that may have the potential for verbal or physical aggression.
• Environmental Conditions — May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a clinic environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required. CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.