Registered Dietetic Technician

Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor -; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Advanced Pay

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is seeking a Part-Time Social Service Associate/Discharge Planner in Port Charlotte, FL. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field and at least one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, with discharge planning preferred.

The facility offers benefits and supports team development, with an AHCA background screening requirement and a focus on compassionate resident care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a human services field is required.
• At least 1 year supervised social work experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nutritional care of residents under supervision of Dietitian.
• Complete nutritional observations/reviews and care plans.
• Refer residents to the Dietitian as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and document care.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

Skills

Social work

Discharge planning

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Pay Rate: Hourly

Social Service Associate/Discharge Planner at Solaris Charlotte Harbor needed

Preferably a bachelor’s degree in social work or a bachelor’s degree in a human services field including but not limited to sociology, gerontology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, and psychology.

Will preferably have one (1) year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals, discharge planning preferred.

We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facility in Port Charlotte, Florida.

We are located at 4000 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Charlotte Harbor!

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)

Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want

401k with Company Match -plan for your future

Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time - we value work life balance

Tuition Reimbursement - invest in your growth

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you & your family

Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs - we've got your covered

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional observations/reviews, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents under the supervision of the Registered /Licensed Dietitian. Refers residents to the Registered/Licensed Dietitian as appropriate, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Food Safety
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Nutrition Assessment Responsibilities
  • Completes nutritional observations/reviews, MDS, CAA’s and care plans under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
  • Completes progress notes.
  • Visits residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and to update food preferences and evaluate food intake.
  • Checks residents progress and determines effectiveness of nutritional care plans.
  • Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets.
  • Uses sound professional judgement and standards of professional practice at all times.
  • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, reviews and completes the required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk.
  • Follows house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements. Evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on a routine basis.
  • Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to interdisciplinary team.
  • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, makes enteral feeding and dialysis recommendations that are consistent with procedures.
  • Ensures timely follow-up on physician recommendations.
  • Communicates resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical Report/Stand-Up Meeting.
  • Uses current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, serves as Dining Room Monitor as required.
• Systems Responsibilities
• Communication Responsibilities
• Meal Service/Menus Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience

At least one year experience in long term care, preferred.

Solaris Healthcare
PO Box 3310, Windermere, FL 34786