Clinical Dietitian Assistant

EagleCare LLC in; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Assistant to enhance the health and quality of life for residents. In this role, you will work closely with a Registered Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, implement individualized care plans, and monitor residents' dietary intake. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while making a positive impact on the lives of others. With a commitment to employee development, the company provides tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships to help you advance your career in nutrition. Join a compassionate team dedicated to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan Options

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programs

Retail, Food & Entertainment Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent required.
• Experience in assessing nutritional needs and implementing plans.

Responsibilities

• Update nutritional status for resident assessments.
• Monitor resident weights and conduct meal observations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for care plans.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Nutritional Plan Implementation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietary Manager Certificate

Dietetic Technician, Registered

Personal Care Assistant Training

Job description

Clinical Dietitian Assistant (Healthcare)

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:

1. Complete and update nutritional status for resident assessments under the direction of the Registered Dietitian.
2. Perform resident reviews to identify needs for nutrition services and those at nutritional risk.
3. Work cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
4. Record resident weights to monitor and identify significant weight changes.
5. Conduct regular meal observations, review records, and interview staff and residents to ensure residents receive appropriate food in terms of amount, type, consistency, and frequency to maintain adequate nutritional parameters.

Qualifications:

• Required: Associate or bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent, actively pursuing a healthcare-related degree, or 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 and witnessing the positive outcomes of your efforts firsthand.

If you wish to pursue a career as a Registered Dietitian, ASC offers tuition reimbursement policies and educational partnerships across the state.

Benefits and perks include:

• Competitive wages
• Access to earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay, and opportunities for additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth and flexible spending accounts
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs for continued education
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and more

*Benefits may vary for full-time and part-time roles, terms and conditions apply.

About American Senior Communities

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

Our core values—Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence—guide our relationships with customers, team members, and the community.

Since 2000, we have delivered patient-centered care across 80+ locations, with leaders and staff who live in and understand their communities. We see our work as a calling, not just a job.

We are an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer—Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran, and other protected categories.

This employer is committed to informing applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the 'Know Your Rights' notice from the Department of Labor.