Full-Time Rehab Diet Tech – Patient Meals & Care

Westgate Health & Rehab; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Westgate Health & Rehab in Florida is seeking a Diet Tech-Certified to support the dietitian and care team in a rehabilitation setting.

You will monitor and document patient food intake, review dietary preferences and allergies, assist with menu planning, and ensure meals meet prescribed diets. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with nursing staff to promote quality patient nutrition and recovery.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dietetic Technician certification/credential required.
• Nutrition, dietetics, food service, healthcare, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in nursing home, rehabilitation center, hospital, or long-term care setting is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the Registered Dietitian with monitoring and documenting patient food intake.
• Review patient meal preferences, food likes and dislikes, allergies, and special dietary needs.
• Assist with menu planning and meal selections according to prescribed diets and patient preferences.
• Monitor patient meal intake and report concerns to the Registered Dietitian and appropriate healthcare staff.
• Assist with accurate food and nutrition documentation.
• Communicate diet orders and meal requirements with the dietary and nursing teams.
• Assist with ensuring patients receive meals and snacks according to their prescribed diet.
• Follow established therapeutic diet guidelines and facility policies.
• Participate in patient and family education regarding appropriate food choices when directed by the Registered Dietitian.
• Communicate with patients regarding meal preferences and satisfaction.
• Assist with identifying patients who may require additional nutritional support or follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and confidential nutrition-related records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support individualized patient care plans.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Dietetic Technician certification/credential

Descripción del empleo

Westgate Health & Rehab in Florida is seeking a Diet Tech-Certified to support the dietitian and care team in a rehabilitation setting.

You will monitor and document patient food intake, review dietary preferences and allergies, assist with menu planning, and ensure meals meet prescribed diets. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with nursing staff to promote quality patient nutrition and recovery.