Clinical Dietitian Assistant

Asccare; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Telehealth

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

401(k)

Employee referral bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

American Senior Communities is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Assistant to support the Registered Dietitian in delivering personalized nutritional plans for residents. You’ll collect health information, monitor weights, and work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure care plans meet nutritional guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics (or pursuing related healthcare studies), with CDM/Practitioner certificates preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited degree in nutrition/dietetics or be actively pursuing a healthcare-related degree.
• CDM with Practitioner Certificate in Nutrition Care or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and update resident nutritional status under RD supervision.
• Identify nutritional needs and at-risk residents through reviews.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Record resident weights and monitor weight changes.
• Observe meals and verify appropriate nutrition parameters are provided.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nutrition and Dietetics OR equivalent

CDM with Practitioner Certificate in Nutrition Care or equivalent

Pursuing healthcare degree in nutrition/dietetics

Job description

Clinical Dietitian Assistants work closely with the Registered Dietitian to enhance the overall health and quality of life for our residents, helping to collect health information and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to implement individualized nutritional plans of care.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Completes and updates nutritional status for the resident assessments under the direction of the Registered Dietitian.
• Performs resident reviews to identify each resident’s needs for nutrition services and those at nutritional risk.
• Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
• Responsible for recording resident weights to monitor and identify significant weight changes.
• Conducts regular meal observations, reviews records, and interviews staff and residents to ensure that all residents are receiving food in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency to maintain adequate nutritional parameters.

Qualifications:

• Required: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nutrition and Dietetics OR equivalent and actively pursuing a degree in a healthcare field, preferably nutrition/dietetics related or has a current Dietary Manager Certificate (CDM) with a Practitioner Certificate in Nutrition Care or equivalent.
• Preferred: Dietetic Technician, Registered
• Preferred: Personal Care Assistant training

What’s in it for you?

As a Clinical Dietitian Assistant at ASC, you will gain practical experience working alongside the Registered Dietitian, deepening your understanding of nutritional guidelines for the population we serve, and witness the positive outcomes of your efforts firsthand.

If you wish to pursue a career as a Registered Dietitian, you can take advantage of ASC’s tuition reimbursement policies and education partnerships across the state.

What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks include:

• Earn some of the best wages in the market!
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday withPayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsoredscholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Bring your heart to work! Caring people make the difference at American Senior Communities!

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.

American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists. Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well. As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.

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