DS Clinical Dietitian 2 -Short Stay

DS Clinical Dietitian 2 - Short Stay

Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS 66215

Overview

Position Type: Part Time Job Shift: Any

Description

Job Purpose: The Clinical Dietician will guarantee a high level of hospitality, service, and satisfaction for Lakeview Village residents and guests by managing the Food First Program in the licensed areas. This position is responsible for all the clinical duties that are required for Skilled and Assisted Living areas to meet KDADS regulations regarding food services in a licensed facility.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Must be a Registered Dietician in the State of Kansas.
• Three (3) years progressive experience in Long Term Care management or equivalent educational and experience combination.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, speaking, and writing, when performing duties that require this need, and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Demand Level: Heavy

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