Dietary Technician - Palm Valley Post Acute

Palm Valley Post Acute; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Valley Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Technician to assist the Registered Dietitian in planning, implementing, and evaluating residents' nutritional care in accordance with physician orders and regulations.

You will monitor intake, document dietary needs, participate in care plan meetings, and help with menu planning while ensuring compliance and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Assist in nutritional assessments and care plans.
• Monitor residents' nutritional status and report concerns.
• Document dietary needs and preferences in medical records.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Educate residents or families about dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nutritional assessments and care plan development.
• Monitor meal intake and nutritional status.
• Assist in documenting dietary needs in records.
• Support in menu planning to meet regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in care plan meetings.
• Educate residents and families on dietary guidelines.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff on QA and sanitation.

Job description

The Dietary Technician assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care for residents in accordance with physician orders, federal and state regulations, and facility policies. This role supports the dietary department in providing high-quality nutritional care and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Registered Dietitian in completing nutritional assessments and developing care plans for residents.
• Monitor food intake and nutritional status of residents and report concerns to the Dietitian.
• Assist in documenting dietary needs and preferences in medical records and care plans.
• Calculate and record nutrient intake for residents as needed.
• Help implement physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Conduct regular rounds to monitor meal acceptance and food preferences.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding residents' dietary changes or concerns.
• Assist in menu planning to meet resident needs and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in care plan meetings as requested.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to food service and nutrition.
• Educate residents and/or family members about dietary guidelines when appropriate.
• Support the kitchen staff in quality assurance efforts and sanitation compliance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.