Diet Tech

Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan with companya0

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Diet Tech to assess, plan, and implement nutritional care for residents. You will work under a Registered Dietitian to ensure meals meet individual needs and monitor intake, updating nutrition records.

Requires an Associate degree in Food and Nutrition, healthcare food service experience, and comfort with dietary software. The role offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Ability to follow directions and interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Proficiency with computer systems for nutrition documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' nutritional needs and plan care under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• Develop diet plans, monitor intake, and document counseling in medical records.
• Input diet changes into computer system and monitor nourishment adjustments.
• Attend care conferences and update resident nutrition plans as needed.

Skills

Follow directions

Resident interaction

Computer use

Education

Associates in Applied Science Degree in Food and Nutrition

Tools

Dietary software knowledge

Job description

Diet Tech

At Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, we are committed to providing exceptional care and compassion to our residents for almost five decades. As a Dietary Technician, you will play a vital role in assessing, planning, and implementing nutritional care for our residents. We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated professional to join our food service team.

Job Summary

Works under the direction of a Registered Dietitian to assess and adequately meet the nutritional needs of each resident.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following functions are considered essential to this position:

• -Reviews medical record of each resident and meets with resident and/or family to obtain and evaluate diet history information of each resident.
• -Collects data and completes nutritional assessments (Initial/Annual/Significant change of status) and care plans for each resident including nutritional needs within the guidelines established by the Registered Dietitian.
• -Counsels resident and/or family in food selection and diet restrictions to meet nutritional needs and document counseling in medical record.
• -Attends Resident Care Conferences as scheduled and integrates and/or updates individual residents total plan of care.
• -Reviews and updates nourishments to meet the nutritional needs of each resident; updates and adjusts nourishments as needed.
• -Processes diet orders and changes in diet and inputs changes in computer as necessary.
• -Charts monthly on residents that are at nutritional watch.
• -Charts quarterly on residents per schedule and charts on residents with changes in nutritional status, physical changes affecting nutrition etc, as needed.
• -Completes MDS’s per established procedures and signs signature sheets.
• -Charts on lab results as appropriate
• -Completes audits per direction of RD
• -Makes meal rounds to monitor residents intake, acceptance of meal supplements and need for assistance at mealtimes as needed.
• -Completes admission/readmission notes and notes for problems with individual residents (Ex. Weight loss, unusual decreased intake, etc.)
• -Performs a variety of related duties as assigned for the benefit and success of the department

Qualifications

Must possess Associates in Applied Science Degree from an accredited program in Food and Nutrition. Must be able to accept and follow direction. Must be able to interact with residents/staff effectively. Must be able to use the computer.

Experience

Experience in food service in a health care institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting is a plus. Knowledge of dietary software or nutrition management systems is also beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

• $23-$25/HR
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to innovative training programs to enhance your career growth

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and their families!