Registered Dietitian

Overview

• Provide clinical nutrition services for participants in an Adult Day Program.
• Work part-time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM.
• Support older adults with cognitive or physical limitations.
• Ensure compliance with dietary prescriptions and physician orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for care planning.
• Potential for full-time conversion as the program expands.
• Contribute to the development of nutrition education materials.
• Participate in in-service training and audits as required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct initial and quarterly nutritional assessments for clients.
• Plan and modify diets based on physician prescriptions.
• Monitor and adjust diet prescriptions as needed.
• Provide diet counseling and education for clients.
• Assist in the development of cycle menus for therapeutic diets.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings.
• Support meal preparation and distribution activities.
• Respect cultural and religious dietary preferences of participants.

Job Requirements

• Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist certification required.
• Clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and document care plans effectively.
• Experience working with elderly populations in similar settings.
• Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for nutritional documentation.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• On-site training provided; familiarity with EMR systems is beneficial.