What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Manager position at Angel Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Job Summary
The Dietary Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the dietary department within a healthcare facility. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of dietary services, ensuring that nutritional care plans are effectively implemented and aligned with the dietary needs of patients. The Dietary Manager will work closely with healthcare professionals to provide quality nutrition care, supervise staff, and maintain compliance with health regulations.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the dietary department, ensuring efficient service delivery and adherence to safety standards.
- Supervise dietary staff, providing training and support to ensure high-quality food service and compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on diagnostic evaluations and patient needs.
- Oversee budgeting for the dietary department, ensuring cost-effective management of resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess patient nutritional needs and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Ensure proper preparation and administration of tube feeding as required for patients with specific dietary needs.
- Maintain knowledge of physiology and dietetics to provide informed recommendations regarding patient nutrition.
- Monitor food safety practices and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing dietary services.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in managing a dietary department within a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of dietetics principles, including budgeting, supervising staff, and developing care plans.
- Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation processes related to nutrition and physiology knowledge is essential.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive nutritional care.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in managing dietary operations effectively.
- Strong communication skills to interact positively with patients, families, and staff members.
This position requires a commitment to providing exceptional dietary services that enhance patient health outcomes while fostering a supportive work environment for all team members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.73 - $19.66 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20
