Dietitian

Overview

• Provide comprehensive nutritional care to participants in an Adult Day Program setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal dietary plans and implementation.
• Develop and revise nutritional assessments and care plans as needed.
• Educate participants on nutrition and dietary practices tailored to their needs.
• Prepare and distribute meals, snacks, and ingredients for participants.
• Ensure compliance with dietary prescriptions and physician orders.
• Support the implementation and revision of therapeutic and cycle menus.
• Respect cultural and religious dietary preferences of participants.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct initial and periodic nutritional assessments for participants.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to discuss participant needs.
• Evaluate and follow up on nutritional care plans to ensure effectiveness.
• Plan and modify diets based on physician prescriptions and participant requirements.
• Develop educational materials and conduct in-service training sessions.
• Monitor and adjust dietary prescriptions to align with physician orders.
• Assist with audits and performance improvement programs.
• Collaborate with food and nutrition staff to ensure quality meal preparation and distribution.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian certification mandatory.
• Clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and develop individualized care plans.
• Proficiency in documentation adhering to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and cycle menu development.
• Understanding of cultural and religious dietary preferences.