DIETITIAN
Berkshirejobs, Lenox, MA, United States
Help others thrive through nutrition.
Essential Job Functions
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department and its programs
Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.)
Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control
Review and develop a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections
Assist in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history
Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes
Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served
Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician
Assist in developing diet plans for individual residents
Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, & other departments in planning food service programs and activities
Ensure that dietary service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
Ensure that all food storage rooms, preparation areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
Recommend to the Dietitian and/or Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department
Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required
Ensure that stock levels of staple
on-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times
Assist in interviewing food supply vendors, as may be required
Assist in the purchasing of food service supplies, equipment, etc., as required
Develop a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems
eeds of the resident and goals to be accomplished
Develop and maintain a good rapport with others involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher granted by a regionally accredited college or university with completion of the academic requirements of a program in nutrition or dietetics
Must be registered as a Dietitian in this state
Must have, as a minimum, 2 year(s) experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility
Must have training in cost control, food management, ant diet therapy
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as to be willing to handle residents, staff and visitors based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Will meet all physical requirements of the position as identified by the facility policies and procedure
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Essential Job Functions
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department and its programs
Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.)
Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control
Review and develop a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections
Assist in planning the dietary services portion of the resident's discharge plan
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history
Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes
Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served
Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician
Assist in developing diet plans for individual residents
Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician's orders
Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, & other departments in planning food service programs and activities
Ensure that dietary service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
Ensure that all food storage rooms, preparation areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
Recommend to the Dietitian and/or Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department
Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required
Ensure that stock levels of staple
on-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times
Assist in interviewing food supply vendors, as may be required
Assist in the purchasing of food service supplies, equipment, etc., as required
Develop a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems
eeds of the resident and goals to be accomplished
Develop and maintain a good rapport with others involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher granted by a regionally accredited college or university with completion of the academic requirements of a program in nutrition or dietetics
Must be registered as a Dietitian in this state
Must have, as a minimum, 2 year(s) experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility
Must have training in cost control, food management, ant diet therapy
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as to be willing to handle residents, staff and visitors based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Will meet all physical requirements of the position as identified by the facility policies and procedure
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