Diet Technician

Otterbein Cridersville; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k)/403(b) with company match

DailyPay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking Diet Technicians to provide nutritional services to residents and staff in a geriatric, resident-centered setting. In our Small House Neighborhood model, you will support dignified care and help maintain autonomy for elders age 62 to 85+, in a non-institutional environment.

An ADA‑accredited Associate degree in dietetic technology and Registered Dietetic Technician certification are preferred; strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in dietetic technology from an ADA accredited program.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietetic Technician
• Experience: Supervisory, computer, nutrition and food service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Orient dietary services around the autonomy and dignity of our elders.
• Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders.
• Understand how to place dietary decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate.
• Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.
• Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment required

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in dietetic technology

Job description

Join Otterbein SeniorLife – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

Where Purpose Lives

Working Together for the Residents

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  *Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
• And more!
• Company-paid CNA classes
• Training programs
• Strong “promote from within” philosophy
• Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

Our Diet Technicians provide nutritional services to residents, guests, and other personnel under the standards of professional responsibility and practice. In our Small House Neighborhood elder care model, you will have the opportunity to serve elders in a resident oriented, non-institutional setting.

Works with primarily a geriatric population age range of 62 to 85+. The population occasionally includes younger adults over the age of 18.

Responsibilities/Skills

Here are the skills and attributes that describe our best Diet Technicians:

• Orient our dietary services around the autonomy and dignity of our elders.
• Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders.
• Understand how to place dietary decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate.
• Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.
• Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotional upset.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to use tools and equipment required

Qualifications

An applicant should have an interest in caring for the overall best interest of the elders and must have an understanding of the requirements of the position.

• Education:Associate degree in dietetic technology from an ADA accredited program
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietetic Technician
• Experience: Supervisory, computer, nutrition and food service experience preferred

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

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