Registered Dietitian - Resident Nutrition & Care Planning

Villa-Healthcare-6; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental and Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Training programs

Employee discount program

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Villa Center Imperial is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team. You will provide nutritional meals per care plans, plan patient meals, guide nutritional therapy, and document patient intake. The RD collaborates with nursing and other staff, supports kitchen menu development, and ensures safety and proper charting.

The role requires strong communication, nutrition knowledge, and organizational skills, with a focus on resident-centered care in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with knowledge of dietary terms.
• Up-to-date in clinical nutrition, food system management, and regulations.
• English reading/writing/speaking/listening abilities.
• Active listening with residents.
• Good organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company applications.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to nutritional requirements for populations as taught in formal training.
• Counsels residents and families on diet.
• Collaborates with nursing, medical, social services and other staff to plan care.
• Supports kitchen in menu development and substitutions.
• Follows assessments, care plans, and charting requirements.
• Plans meals and updates care plans in systems.
• Stores/handles food safely and maintains temperature logs.
• Ensures kitchen safety and disaster preparedness.
• Analyzes patient data to determine needs and goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Nutrition knowledge

English proficiency

Active listening

Organization

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Dietetic Technician program (CAE ADA)

Experience in long-term care or industrial food production (education note)

Job description

Villa Center Imperial is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team. You will provide nutritional meals per care plans, plan patient meals, guide nutritional therapy, and document patient intake. The RD collaborates with nursing and other staff, supports kitchen menu development, and ensures safety and proper charting.

The role requires strong communication, nutrition knowledge, and organizational skills, with a focus on resident-centered care in a long-term care environment.