Dietary Manager – Lead Resident Nutrition & Care Plans

Kadima at Pottstown; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima at Pottstown is seeking a Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the dietary program for residents, oversee care planning and assessment, and ensure meals meet nutritional needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited dietetic program approved by the ADA, Pennsylvania Food Service Director registration, and at least two years of supervisory experience in health care; cost control, menu planning, and diet therapy training are essential. Kadima at Pottstown is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association required
• Registration as a Food Service Director in Pennsylvania required
• Must provide documentation of registry/certificate upon application for position.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting
• Must have training in cost control, food management, & diet therapy
• Previous long-term care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform/oversee the care planning & assessment function listed below:
• Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes
• Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident
• Assist in developing a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each
• Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of the residents’ plan of care
• Ensure that all dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily dietary services for the resident
• Review nurses’ note to determine if the care plan is being followed. Discuss problem areas with the Director of Nursing
• Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need
• Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Education and Qualifications:
• Graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association required
• Registration as a Food Service Director in Pennsylvania required
• Must provide documentation of registry/certificate upon application for position.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting
• Must have training in cost control, food management, & diet therapy
• Previous long-term care experience is preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association

Registration as a Food Service Director in Pennsylvania

Must provide documentation of registry/certificate upon application for position

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting

Must have training in cost control, food management, & diet therapy

Previous long-term care experience is preferred

Job description

Kadima at Pottstown is seeking a Dietary Manager (CDM) to lead the dietary program for residents, oversee care planning and assessment, and ensure meals meet nutritional needs.

The role requires graduation from an accredited dietetic program approved by the ADA, Pennsylvania Food Service Director registration, and at least two years of supervisory experience in health care; cost control, menu planning, and diet therapy training are essential. Kadima at Pottstown is an equal opportunity employer.