Dietitian

Dietitian – Dade City, FL – Aramark SeniorLIFE+The Dietitian provides overall nutrition care to residents for Aramark SeniorLIFE+ onsite at Dade City Health and Rehab and is Part-Time. Nationwide, Aramark SeniorLIFE+ Dietitians ensure that the nutritional needs of the residents are met, and that all documentation is complete and accurate. Plans and administers activities related to resident nutrition care, complying with the standards established by Aramark SeniorLIFE+, regulatory agencies, and clients. Establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships to provide a unified approach to resident care.Job Responsibilities:Maintain dietetic registration, and/or state licensure as required and continuing education requirements.Conduct resident nutrition assessment including Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) on assigned resident populationManage the development, implementation, and follow-up plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process and Aramark SeniorLIFE+ policy.Conduct regular meal observations to drive resident satisfaction.Provide nutrition counseling for individuals and family members, taking into consideration any adaptations to meet resident learning needs per community policy.Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.Provide appropriate follow-up in accordance with resident goals, referring short-term residents for outpatient nutrition counseling or community services as appropriate and per community policy.Deliver strong operational performance by executing against Aramark SeniorLIFE+ and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to residents.Work cooperatively with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members and dining services to ensure delivery of person-centered nutrition care.Provide person-centered care following Aramark SeniorLIFE+ and regulatory standards and programs, continually monitor operations, complete scheduled assessments on time, and initiate nutrition care plans.Provide appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in a resident's medical record, care plan, and menu management software.Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical and non-clinical activities.Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of residents' protected health informationAttend care plan and risk or weight/wound meetings as appropriate.Conduct monthly sanitation audit and dining observation/tray line audit in the dining services department.Qualifications:Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with course work accredited and approved by the appropriate nutrition and dietetics credentialing agenciesObtain and maintain registration and required continuing education credits with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Obtain and maintain state licensure including continuing education credits as required by state lawPrevious experience working with older adults in a skilled nursing or long-term care community is preferredServSafe Certification is preferred, Aramark may be able to provide the coursework and certification