Registered Dietitian

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian to assess and manage the nutritional needs of seniors within a comprehensive care program.

You will conduct initial and periodic assessments, develop individualized care plans with an interdisciplinary team, and provide nutrition counseling to participants, families, and caregivers. Responsibilities include monitoring weight and dietary intake, coordinating nutrition-related interventions, and incorporating cultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.
• At least 1 year of experience working with the elderly; clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date immunizations.
• Ability to pass background checks and adhere to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and periodic nutritional assessments for participants.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide nutrition counseling, education, and therapy to participants, families, and caregivers.
• Monitor weight, hydration, and dietary intake, and reporting changes to the team.
• Facilitate nutrition-related interventions like meals and supplements.
• Incorporate cultural and ethnic preferences into care plans.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and training sessions.
• Support duties related to food service supervision and infection control protocols.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nutrition monitoring

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics

CDR exam passed

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Dietitian, responsible for assessing and managing the nutritional needs of participants in a comprehensive care program for seniors.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conducting initial and periodic nutritional assessments for participants.
• Developing and revising individualized care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Providing nutrition counseling, education, and therapy to participants, families, and caregivers.
• Monitoring health indicators such as weight, hydration, and dietary intake, and reporting changes to the team.
• Facilitating nutrition-related interventions like meal services and supplements.
• Incorporating cultural and ethnic preferences into care plans.
• Participating in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and training sessions.
• Supporting other duties related to food service supervision and infection control protocols.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in food, nutrition, or dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.
• At least 1 year of experience working with the elderly; clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification is a plus.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date immunizations.
• Ability to pass background checks and adhere to safety protocols.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, cultural sensitivity, and professional development, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.