Registered Dietitian

Overview

• Provide nutritional assessments and care to older adults in an Adult Day Program setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans for participants.
• Prepare and distribute meals and snacks tailored to participants' dietary needs.
• Offer diet counseling and education to participants and their families.
• Develop and revise cycle menus for therapeutic and general diets.
• Ensure compliance with cultural and religious dietary preferences.
• Participate in quality improvement programs and audits related to nutrition services.
• Maintain documentation adhering to best practices and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct initial and quarterly nutritional assessments for program participants.
• Attend interdisciplinary care plan meetings to provide nutritional insights.
• Monitor and modify diet prescriptions as per physician orders.
• Assist in preparing educational materials and in-service training sessions.
• Collaborate with nursing and food service teams to ensure dietary compliance.
• Provide follow-up care and continuity in nutritional services.
• Respect and integrate cultural and religious dietary practices in meal planning.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and participate in audits.

Job Requirements

• Registered Dietitian certification with clinical experience preferred.
• Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Experience working with elderly populations in healthcare or homecare settings.
• Proficiency in assessing nutritional status and documenting care plans.
• Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to develop and implement therapeutic and general cycle menus.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and best practices in nutrition care.
• Commitment to respecting cultural and religious dietary preferences.