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

• 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

• Associates Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Experience working with a Registered Dietitian

• 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