Diet Tech

Holliswood Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Hollis, NY is seeking a Diet Tech to monitor residents’ nutritional status, develop care plans, and ensure diet modifications are followed in collaboration with medical staff.

Requirements include a registered Diet Tech, a Nutrition or Dietetics degree, supervisory experience in healthcare, and strong interpersonal leadership skills, with proficiency in EMR and menu planning software to uphold regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Diet Tech.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status and develop care plans.
• Evaluate nutrition needs and weight management for residents.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies and supplements.
• Monitor meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed.
• Educate residents, families and staff on nutrition and diet modifications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team weekly to review and adjust residents' plan of care.
• Update diet orders and menus daily in computer systems.
• Supervise dietary team to ensure quality care.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and weight monitoring.
• Communicate daily with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Diet Tech

Nutrition planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

EMR software

Menu planning software

Job description

Holliswood Center is hiring a Diet Tech in Hollis, NY.

DUTIES:

• Assess / Monitor the Residents' nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans
• Evaluate special needs of Residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight issues
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition support supplies and oral supplements with outside vendors as well as involved department heads
• Monitor Resident meal service to ensure diet modifications are followed
• Educate residents, families, and staff in concepts of nutrition & diet modification
• Routinely evaluate Dietary Care plans for effectiveness to ensure high quality of care
• Meet weekly with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust residents’ plan of care
• Work closely with Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia
• Reviewing all menu changes to ensure they follow the facility’s policies/procedures & State/Federal guidelines
• Update diet order and menu changes in computer menu software on a daily basis
• Supervising & working closely with the dietary team to provide excellent Resident care
• Conduct audits of areas relevant to providing quality nutrition care on a routine basisEnsure the facility is in compliance with regulations and policies on weight monitoring
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team on a daily basis to provide quality care to Residents

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a registered Diet Tech
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Supervisory experience in healthcare settings
• Exceptional interpersonal & leadership skills
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
• Computer literacy and proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems

About us:

Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 314-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in New York’s beautiful Hollis neighborhood. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Holliswood Center staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Holliswood Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care Consortium.

Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V