Diet Tech

PACS Group (United Kingdom); United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwood Towers is seeking a dedicated Diet Tech to support our clinical nutrition services and deliver personalized dietary care for residents. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal nutrition outcomes.

As part of our care team, you will educate residents and families on therapeutic diets, monitor progress, and ensure full regulatory compliance while maintaining compassionate, resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical nutrition experience in long-term care, post-acute rehab, or hospital.
• ACEND-accredited Associate Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and risk screenings for residents on admission and during stay.
• Create and adjust individualized nutrition interventions and therapeutic diets, including tube feedings.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Speech Therapy, Physicians, and Culinary Services on care plans.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and participate in QAPI initiatives.
• Educate residents and families on therapeutic diets and preferences to improve dining satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical nutrition experience

Resident-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ACEND-accredited Associate Degree

Job description

Bring Fresh Passion & Autumn Comfort to Our Nutrition Team!

As the season changes, so do the cravings for wholesome, nourishing care! Norwood Towers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Diet Tech to aid our clinical nutrition services and help us deliver exceptional, personalized dietary care this fall.

If you are driven by resident-centered clinical nutrition, therapeutic menu planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, we would love to welcome you to our community!

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Assessments: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and risk screenings for residents upon admission and routinely throughout their stay.
• Personalized Care Plans: Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized nutrition interventions, therapeutic diets, tube feedings, and wound-healing meal plans.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Nursing, Speech Therapy, Physicians, and Culinary Services to ensure holistic resident care and attendance at care plan meetings.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with state/federal healthcare regulations and sanitation guidelines, participating in facility quality assurance (QAPI) initiatives.
• Resident Connection: Educate residents and families on therapeutic diets and gather preferences to enhance dining satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical nutrition experience in long-term care, post-acute rehab, or hospital setting preferred.
• Two-year associate degree program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.