Temporary Registered Dietitian – Senior Care Impact

Apple-Reha; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career development

4 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance benefits

Disability coverage

Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance coverage

401K retirement program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab is seeking a Temporary Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care for residents in our CT facility. You will ensure compliance with Food Service regulations and collaborate with Dietary Managers, Nursing and Administrators.

The role involves participating in weekly At Risk meetings, monitoring weights and nutrition intake, and making diet recommendations. Grounded in a family-owned culture, we offer stable, supportive teamwork and potential for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with clinical and production experience in long term care setting.
• Certified by the State of Connecticut as a CD-N.
• Current knowledge of dietary practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines as they apply to long term care.
• Effective communication skills; oral and written.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Must demonstrate cooperation; team player approach.
• Must demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license with vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nutritional care for residents in the facility.
• Ensures compliance with Food Service regulations and standards of practice offering counsel and/or directive to Dietary Managers, Nursing, or Administrators as deemed necessary.
• Participates in weekly “At Risk” meetings, monitors resident weights and nutrition intake as well as makes recommendations regarding resident diets and supplementary needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Patience and tact

Education

CD-N certification

Job description

Apple Rehab is seeking a Temporary Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care for residents in our CT facility. You will ensure compliance with Food Service regulations and collaborate with Dietary Managers, Nursing and Administrators.

The role involves participating in weekly At Risk meetings, monitoring weights and nutrition intake, and making diet recommendations. Grounded in a family-owned culture, we offer stable, supportive teamwork and potential for permanent placement