Diet Tech

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to provide facility with expert advisement on the proper nutrition of each Resident and provide food service to residents in a cost-effective, efficient manner to safely meet residents’ needs in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with the resident comprehensive assessment and care plan.
2. Assist with all permanent menu substitutions, reviewed by facility Registered Dietician
3. Counsel residents regarding dietary likes and dislikes, appetite, food habits and therapeutic menus.
4. Assess and document residents’ food allergies and cultural backgrounds that may affect food consumption.
5. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding the serving time of meals, sanitation and food handling procedures.
6. Evaluate and make recommendations regarding food service equipment.
7. Evaluate food based on nutritional adequacy, method of preparation, taste, appearance, serving temperature and portion size.
8. Assist Food Service Supervisor in adjusting recipes for desired yield.
9. Act as a liaison between dietary department and residents.
10. Plan and conduct in-service training programs for food service employees, nurses and nursing assistants.
11. Complete a report, including recommendations
12. Consistently work cooperatively with the Food Service personnel.
13. Be responsible for the safety of residents under your supervision.
14. Assist with dietary and food service department policies and procedures changes and updates to assure compliance with federal, state and local requirements, approved by facility Registered Dietician. 15. assist the food service supervisor to assess residents’ dietary needs and develop appropriate dietary plans in compliance with physician’s orders
15. Observe infection control procedures.
16. Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
17. Adhere to all facility policies & procedures and ensure they are adhered to by all responsible parties and carry out disciplinary action for non-compliance as appropriate.
18. Ensure adherence to the Corporate Integrity Program and the Performance Expectations at all times.
19. Perform other related duties as directed by the Registered Dietician and/or person of authority. Page 1 of 3 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Two (2) year Associates Degree in Nutrition, Human Ecology or related degree required. One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION Registered as a Certified Diet Tech preferred. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Dietician required. Successfully complete &/or comply with all required background checks to include but not limited to: Ohio BCI&I fingerprint analysis, FBI (if applicable) fingerprint analysis, Nurse Aide Registry, HHS/OIG list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) & Ohio Medicaid Provider Exclusion and Suspension List. #FHS