Registered Dietetic Technician

Social Service Associate/Discharge Planner

Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facility in Port Charlotte, Florida. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. Preferably a bachelor's degree in social work or a bachelor's degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology. Will preferably have one (1) year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals, discharge planning preferred.

We are located at 4000 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

You'll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)
• Advanced Pay - get paid when YOU want
• 401k with Company Match - plan for your future
• Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time - we value work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement - invest in your growth
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage - peace of mind for you & your family
• Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs - we've got your covered
• Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success! This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional observations/reviews, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents under the supervision of the Registered /Licensed Dietitian. Refers residents to the Registered/Licensed Dietitian as appropriate, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Food Safety
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Nutritional Assessment Responsibilities
  • Completes nutritional observations/reviews, MDS, CAA's and care plans under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
  • Completes progress notes.
  • Visits residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and to update food preferences and evaluate food intake.
  • Checks residents progress and determines effectiveness of nutritional care plans.
  • Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets.
  • Uses sound professional judgement and standards of professional practice at all times.
  • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, reviews and completes the required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk.
  • Follows house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements. Evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on a routine basis.
  • Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to interdisciplinary team.
  • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, makes enteral feeding and dialysis recommendations that are consistent with procedures.
  • Ensures timely follow-up on physician recommendations.
  • Communicates resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical Report/Stand-Up Meeting.
  • Uses current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, serves as Dining Room Monitor as required.
• Systems Responsibilities
• Communication Responsibilities
• Meal Service/Menus Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience

At least one year experience in long term care, preferred.