What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian position at Adult Day Health Care of Mad River?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Dietitian to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dietetics, with a focus on providing nutritional support to patients in various settings, including geriatrics and adults with chronic medical conditions. This role involves assessing patients' dietary needs, developing personalized nutrition plans, and reviewing monthly menus to assure compliance with child nutrition program standards. This is a part time position with flexible day shift hours approximately 8 hours per month.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients.
- Develop and implement individualized diet plans based on patients' medical conditions and dietary preferences.
- Provide education and counseling on nutrition-related topics, including weight loss and weight gain strategies and health coaching.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and dietary aides in the implementation of nutrition care plans.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust dietary interventions as necessary.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Manage tube feeding protocols for patients requiring enteral nutrition.
- Stay updated on advancements in the field of dietetics and nutrition systems.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of geriatrics and acute care dietary needs.
- Proficiency in diagnostic evaluation techniques related to nutrition.
- Expertise in dietetics, including experience with tube feeding management.
- Understanding of physiology as it relates to nutrition and health.
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient education and health coaching.
- Strong analytical skills for assessing patient needs and developing appropriate interventions.
Join us in making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our patients through effective nutritional care!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 4 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- RD license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Arcata, CA 95521 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50