Registered Diet Technician - Nutrition Care & Education

Pearl Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Personal Days

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Meaningful work environment

Job summary

Pearl Healthcare is seeking a Diet Technician (Registered) to support patient assessments and nutrition education under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The role involves collecting data, delivering dietary education to patients and families, and documenting follow-up care as directed by the Dietitian.

The Diet Technician will ensure high-quality nutritional services daily, assist with menu corrections, and provide guidance for dining services operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nutrition/dietetics or CDM preferred.
• 1–3 years dietary experience in long-term care required.
• In process of obtaining RD registration preferred.
• Long-term care experience required.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain neat, clean appearance and dependable work ethic.
• Knowledge of nutrition and food service operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education to patients and families under the Dietitian.
• Perform resident interviews, data collection, and education for dining services operations.
• Ensure daily delivery of quality nutritional services; support dining services supervisor.
• Collect and review dietary intake information and assess nutritional risk.
• Support dietitian in nutrition plans, menu corrections, and interventions.
• Address patient inquiries regarding nutrition within scope of practice.
• Document monitoring and outcomes of nutrition interventions.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Long-term care experience

Time management

Food safety

Education

Associate degree in nutrition/dietetics

Job description

Pearl Healthcare is seeking a Diet Technician (Registered) to support patient assessments and nutrition education under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. The role involves collecting data, delivering dietary education to patients and families, and documenting follow-up care as directed by the Dietitian.

The Diet Technician will ensure high-quality nutritional services daily, assist with menu corrections, and provide guidance for dining services operations.