What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietetic Technician position at Brookside Multicare Nursing Center?
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center -
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN JOB POSTING :
Title : Dietetic Technician
Brookside Multicare in Smithtown, NY has an opportunity for a Part time Dietetic Technician.
POSITION SUMMARY :
To assist the clinical dietitians with patient care for patient satisfaction, tray accuracy & food production.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Responsible for assisting patients with menu completion and follow up computer entry.
- Reviews menus and exercises caution to ensure that the current diet matches the MD order.
- Assists patients in menu selection based on diet orders and offers alternate food selections when needed.
- Conducts patient meal rounds.
- Refers problems and questions to Clinical Dietitian.
- Prints menus for facility distribution.
Communicates with nursing, dietitians, and food service staff regarding patient nutritional care.
Provides basic medical nutrition therapy to low risk patients.
The Dietetic Assistant is responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the computer file for each patient which can include : diet order, allergies, supplements, nourishments and food preferences. Responsible for communicating with nursing, patient, family and the food and nutrition staff regarding patient nutritional care. Assists registered dietitians in the care of patients. Maintains various records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
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