Dietitian

Overview

• Provide nutritional care and support for older adults in an Adult Day Program setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal dietary plans and client health.
• Prepare, distribute, and monitor meals and snacks tailored to individual needs.
• Conduct initial and ongoing nutritional assessments to maintain client well-being.
• Develop and implement cycle menus for therapeutic and general diets.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to clients as required.
• Ensure compliance with cultural and religious dietary preferences.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and audits within the program.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments, updating care plans as needed.
• Attend interdisciplinary care plan meetings to contribute dietary expertise.
• Evaluate and monitor dietary prescriptions, ensuring alignment with physician orders.
• Develop and present nutrition education materials and in-service training sessions.
• Plan and modify diets based on medical prescriptions and client needs.
• Provide diet counseling to clients, addressing individual health concerns.
• Collaborate with nursing and food service teams to ensure dietary compliance.
• Assist in the development and revision of menus for therapeutic diets.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian certification mandatory; clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or similar settings is advantageous.
• Proficiency in assessing nutritional status and developing individualized care plans.
• Strong documentation skills adhering to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to respect and incorporate cultural and religious dietary preferences.
• Availability for on-site work during scheduled hours.