Diet Tech: Mealtime Nutrition & Patient Meal Planning

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a Diet Tech to assist the Registered Dietitian in delivering nutrition services, planning meals, budgeting groceries, and maintaining a clean, stocked kitchen. You will support mealtime groups, follow health and safety policies, and help with transportation tasks as needed.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30a–4:00p; Onsite in Tacoma. A High School Diploma and a valid driver's license are required; CPI, CPR/First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire
• CPR, AED, First Aid and Food Handling/Safety certification within 30 days of hire
• Substance Use Division: Minimum 1 year sobriety if in recovery
• Eating Disorder Division: Minimum 1 year recovery from eating disorder if in recovery

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records; and of facility/company proprietary, privileged, and/or confidential information.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and food safety in compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
• Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as dictated by the schedule that are appropriate to patient age group, when applicable.
• Support updates needed to the emergency supply as indicated by DBH policies
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively to all staff in implementing the dietary program.
• Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA and licensing regulations, including mandated training.
• Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
• Maintains an organized and safe environment and performs basic housekeeping duties.
• Conducts regular facility and grounds checks, advising facility leadership of any irregularities or safety concerns.
• Facilitates and leads daily groups as directed by facility leadership if applicable.
• Provides transportation services including patient transportation/supervision, errands, shopping, admits, outings, etc. (must be pre-qualified to drive a company vehicle).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a Diet Tech to assist the Registered Dietitian in delivering nutrition services, planning meals, budgeting groceries, and maintaining a clean, stocked kitchen. You will support mealtime groups, follow health and safety policies, and help with transportation tasks as needed.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30a–4:00p; Onsite in Tacoma. A High School Diploma and a valid driver's license are required; CPI, CPR/First Aid, and Food Handling/Safety certifications