Dietician Technician

Williamsville, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Dietician Technician
Shift: Full-Time
Rate: $20 - $22/hour (depending on experience)

The McGuire GroupsHarris Hill Nursing FacilityinWilliamsville NY is seeking a Dietician Technician. The Dietician Technician obtains all information necessary for nutritional care planning. Interviews all new admissions for a dietary history and records all information. Writes monthly progress notes on appropriate residents and ensures that care plans are implemented. Evaluates effectiveness of dietary interventions. Monitors meal intakes on all residents and calculates food intakes when necessary. Verifies physician diet orders or changes and documents in the medical record.

Responsibilities:

maintains records under the direct guidance and direction of the Dietician to include: patient/resident progress notes (90 day and as indicated) transfer/discharge summaries monitoring of lab work weights skin integrity intake studies and meal plan updates.
continually counsels and educates the patients/residents family members facility personnel or proper therapeutic and basic nutrition in conjunction with the Registered Dietician.
evaluates diet histories and reviews nourishment and supplement records
develops reviews and updates comprehensive care plans on a continual basis to reflect the current needs of the patient/resident.
maintains weight records
supervises/observes dining room meal service in a timely and appropriate manner to provide high quality dietary service to patients/residents. Monitors breakfast dinner and supper meal consumption and consistency appropriateness.
monitors tube feeding documentation records with Dietician
makes appropriate referrals to OT Speech Therapist Dentist and Nursing.
all other duties assigned by the Dietician

Qualifications:

College graduate from a two or four year approved course in Dietetics DTR preferable with some knowledge of long-term care.

Requirements:

Minimum 18 years of age
No findings or convictions of resident abuse mistreatment and misappropriation of property
Strong written and verbal communication skills
expertise and experience required for the task
Demonstrated ability in management leadership and interpersonal skills

Required Experience:

Dietician TechnicianShift: Full-TimeRate: $20 - $22/hour (depending on experience)The McGuire GroupsHarris Hill Nursing FacilityinWilliamsville NY is seeking a Dietician Technician. The Dietician Technician obtains all information necessary for nutritional care planning. Interviews all new admission...

Dietician Technician
Shift: Full-Time
Rate: $20 - $22/hour (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

maintains records under the direct guidance and direction of the Dietician to include: patient/resident progress notes (90 day and as indicated) transfer/discharge summaries monitoring of lab work weights skin integrity intake studies and meal plan updates.
continually counsels and educates the patients/residents family members facility personnel or proper therapeutic and basic nutrition in conjunction with the Registered Dietician.
evaluates diet histories and reviews nourishment and supplement records
develops reviews and updates comprehensive care plans on a continual basis to reflect the current needs of the patient/resident.
maintains weight records
supervises/observes dining room meal service in a timely and appropriate manner to provide high quality dietary service to patients/residents. Monitors breakfast dinner and supper meal consumption and consistency appropriateness.
monitors tube feeding documentation records with Dietician
makes appropriate referrals to OT Speech Therapist Dentist and Nursing.
all other duties assigned by the Dietician

Qualifications:

College graduate from a two or four year approved course in Dietetics DTR preferable with some knowledge of long-term care.

Requirements:

Minimum 18 years of age
No findings or convictions of resident abuse mistreatment and misappropriation of property
Strong written and verbal communication skills
expertise and experience required for the task
Demonstrated ability in management leadership and interpersonal skills

Required Experience: