Diet Technician: Elder Care Nutrition Advisor

Community Wellness Partners; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Wellness Partners in Oswego, NY, seeks an Assistant Dietetic Technician to support the Registered Dietitian (RD) in implementing diet orders and conducting nutritional assessments. The role includes interviewing residents, completing assessments, and updating care plans using the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in nutrition or dietetics and experience with RDs. Responsibilities include working independently and effectively with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring optimal nutrition care for residents.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s degree in nutrition or dietetics.
• Experience working with a Registered Dietitian.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Dietitian in implementing diet orders.
• Complete low risk nutritional assessments.
• Conduct interviews for food preferences.
• Update resident careplans using PES format.

Skills

Nutritional assessment skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree in nutrition or dietetics

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics

Tools

Point Click Care (PCC)

Job description

Community Wellness Partners in Oswego, NY, seeks an Assistant Dietetic Technician to support the Registered Dietitian (RD) in implementing diet orders and conducting nutritional assessments. The role includes interviewing residents, completing assessments, and updating care plans using the electronic medical record.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in nutrition or dietetics and experience with RDs. Responsibilities include working independently and effectively with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring optimal nutrition care for residents.