Nutrition & Meal Support Specialist

Discovery Behavioral Health; Escondido (CA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Discovery Behavioral Health in Del Mar, CA seeks a Diet Tech to implement and support nutrition services in collaboration with the Registered Dietitian. Responsibilities include dietary support, menu planning, kitchen upkeep, and guiding patient mealtimes to promote healthy eating behaviors.

Responsibilities also cover grocery purchasing, food safety, leading dietary groups, and ensuring compliance with health codes and licensing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Education or experience in dietary or nutrition sciences preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted State Driver's License.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire; CPR/AED/First Aid and Food Handling/Safety within 30 days.
• Substance Use Division requires 1 year sobriety if in recovery.
• Eating Disorder Division requires 1 year recovery if in recovery.

Responsabilités

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Assists in the implementation of individual patient treatment plans per clinical team.
• Purchase all grocery items for facility, considering variety, special diets, and safety in compliance with standards.
• Analyze food service providers to ensure quality products at cost-effective prices.
• Uphold dietary program and advise patients appropriately on food choices.
• Prepare meals and snacks per dietary guidelines.
• Facilitate weekly dietary groups as scheduled by the facility.
• Must communicate effectively to all staff implementing the dietary program.
• Comply with health code policies, HIPAA and licensing regulations; complete training.
• Maintain a clean, organized environment and perform basic housekeeping.
• Conduct facility and grounds checks; report irregularities to leadership.
• Lead daily groups as directed; provide transportation for patients when pre-qualified.

Connaissances

Communication

Team coordination

Food safety

Budgeting/采购

Mealtime supervision

Formation

High School Diploma

CPI certification

CPR/AED/First Aid

Food Handling/Safety certification

Description du poste

Discovery Behavioral Health in Del Mar, CA seeks a Diet Tech to implement and support nutrition services in collaboration with the Registered Dietitian. Responsibilities include dietary support, menu planning, kitchen upkeep, and guiding patient mealtimes to promote healthy eating behaviors.

Responsibilities also cover grocery purchasing, food safety, leading dietary groups, and ensuring compliance with health codes and licensing.