Diet Tech Registered
Company: Life Care Center of North Glendale
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Diet Tech Registered works in conjunction with the Dietitian to
meet patients' needs in producing quality nutritional services
outcomes and care in accordance with all applicable laws,
regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
* Successfully completed a Dietetic Technician Program accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and
Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy
* Current certification from the Commission on Dietetic
Registration. Must maintain an active certification in good
standing throughout employment.
* Prior healthcare experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements:
* Proficient with computer software
* Familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of
geriatric patients
* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute
care facility
* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures of the department
* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not
limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates,
vendors, etc.
* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential
information
* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and
compliance procedures
* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other
appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
* Complete thorough and timely nutrition documentation for each
patient to identify problems, issues, or needs to be addressed
through the interdisciplinary team and care plan process
* Complete assigned parts of nutrition documentation per State
requirements
* Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving
nutrition
* Assist Registered Dietitian in the collection of nutrition
information
* Assist with other food service duties as required
* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
towards patients
* Assist in the evacuation of patients
* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary
team
* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move
intermittently during working hours
* Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of North Glendale, Glendale , Diet Tech Registered, Other , Glendale, Arizona
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