Wellness Diet Technician — Flexible Schedule

National Health Care Associates; Utica (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

National Health Care Associates seeks a Dietetic Technician to support nutrition teams in menu analysis, allergen awareness, and wellness programming. You will assist in implementing nutrition plans under supervision, ensuring protocol compliance and training operational teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Nutrition degree, have strong clinical and communication skills, and can work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related science required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Analyze menus and nutrition data to support allergen awareness and wellness programs.
• Enter recipes into nutrition software and maintain logs.
• Conduct weekly menu reviews and cafe audits for compliance.
• Support nutrition program training and staff communication.
• Assist with signage and patient education on nutrition and labeling.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety knowledge

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related science

Tools

Nutrition analysis software

Job description

National Health Care Associates seeks a Dietetic Technician to support nutrition teams in menu analysis, allergen awareness, and wellness programming. You will assist in implementing nutrition plans under supervision, ensuring protocol compliance and training operational teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Nutrition degree, have strong clinical and communication skills, and can work effectively in a multidisciplinary team within a long-term care setting.