Dietary Technician

Dietary Technician

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is looking for a compassionate Dietary Technician to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you'll work closely with residents and the healthcare team to support nutritional health and enhance quality of life through individualized dietary care. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, we recognize your expertise with experience credit and competitive pay.

If you're passionate about nutrition and enjoy helping others live healthier, happier lives, we'd love to meet you!

Make Nutrition Matter. Build a Career That Makes a Difference.

At Elderwood, you'll become part of a team that values Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual. Every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while growing your own career. Apply today and discover why so many healthcare professionals choose to grow with Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

Responsibilities include:

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members.
• Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
• Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.
• Display a demeanor which is always respectful of residents' rights and wishes.
• Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment of others.
• Display a sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the Core Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks based on ElderWood Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.

Qualifications include:

• Associates or Bachelors degree with a major in nutrition required.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; status of health suitable for food service required.
• Computer skills and ability to work in various software programs preferred.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

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