Diet Technician

otterbein; Maineville (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

DailyPay access

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Otterbein is seeking a Diet Technician to provide nutritional services to elder residents in a resident-focused, non-institutional setting. You will work with a geriatric population and support autonomy in dietary decisions while maintaining safety and high-quality care.

The role requires an ADA-accredited associate degree in dietetic technology and Registered Dietetic Technician credentials. DailyPay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must have an interest in elder care and be aligned with resident-focused service.
• Associate degree in dietetic technology from an ADA-accredited program.
• Registered Dietetic Technician licensure/certification required or pursued.
• Experience in supervisory, nutrition and food service is preferred.
• Excellent English communication, literacy and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Orient dietary services around autonomy and dignity of elders.
• Communicate caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
• Empower elders in dietary decision-making whenever possible.
• Make prompt, accurate judgments regarding elder care and emergencies.
• Work effectively as part of a self-directed team.
• Maintain composure under mental and emotional stress related to illness or aging.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Emergency judgment

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in dietetic technology

Job description

Now Offering DailyPay

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