Diet Technician

otterbein; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with free virtual 1x

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off that accrues immediately

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 4

Access up to 100% of your net earned基

Employee sponsored fund for employees

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Otterbein is seeking a Diet Technician to provide nutritional services in a resident-oriented elder care setting. You will serve an aging population with emphasis on autonomy and dignity, working within a self-directed care team.

The role requires an ADA-accredited Associate degree in Dietetic Technology and registration as a Dietetic Technician. Strong communication, literacy, and English fluency are essential. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, PTO, holidays and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Interest in caring for the overall best interest of the elders and understanding the requirements of the position.
• Education: ADA-accredited Associate degree in Dietetic Technology.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietetic Technician.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in dietetic technology (ADA accredited)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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