Dietitian

Dietitian - Full-Time - Day Shift Community Care is hiring a Dietitian to join our Community Care team. This rewarding opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys team collaboration, community case management, being part of a mission driven organization and who shares our mission to help elderly individuals and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities continue to live as independently as possible in the community. This is a full-time opportunity at our Vliet St. location. Dietitian Job Responsibilities: Calculates data obtained from food intake records and calorie counts, and makes recommendations for changes. Implements the nutrition care plans for members. Promptly reports any unusual or sudden changes in a member's condition or behavior . Responsible for the management of therapeutic diets, including modifications of the general menu to meet individual member needs and physicians' orders. Participates in and provides in-service education to Community Care employees and members as requested. Documents nutrition notes in the member’s electronic medical record. Facilitates and participates in Nutritional Improvement Program (NIP) reviews as scheduled. Assists in monitoring meals and supplement use, including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintains supplement list and records for assigned site(s). Functions as a member of a care team(s) and participates in team meetings, including care planning and service/resource allocation decisions. Performs home visits and/or telephone consults when needed. Position includes work in Milwaukee and Racine/Kenosha areas.  Dietitian Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics.   Licensure: Registered Dietitian through the American Dietetic Association or Certified through the State of Wisconsin. Licensure:  WI Drivers License Experience: A minimum total of one year of personal, clinical/internship, and /or employment experience providing care or services for adults with disabilities and elderly population required. Dietitian Job Responsibilities: Calculates data obtained from food intake records and calorie counts, and makes recommendations for changes. Implements the nutrition care plans for members. Promptly reports any unusual or sudden changes in a member's condition or behavior . Responsible for the management of therapeutic diets, including modifications of the general menu to meet individual member needs and physicians' orders. Participates in and provides in-service education to Community Care employees and members as requested. Documents nutrition notes in the member’s electronic medical record. Facilitates and participates in Nutritional Improvement Program (NIP) reviews as scheduled. Assists in monitoring meals and supplement use, including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintains supplement list and records for assigned site(s). Functions as a member of a care team(s) and participates in team meetings, including care planning and service/resource allocation decisions. Performs home visits and/or telephone consults when needed. Dietitian Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics.   Licensure: Registered Dietician through the American Dietetic Association or Certified through the State of Wisconsin. Licensure:  WI Drivers License Experience: A minimum total of one year of personal, clinical/internship, and /or employment experience providing care or services for adults with disabilities and elderly population required. Dietitian Job Schedule: Monday to Friday - no weekends and no on-call responsibilities 8:00AM – 4:30PM About Community Care Community Care is a local nonprofit with more than 40 years of experience helping older adults and adults with disabilities live as independently as possible within the community. We coordinate and deliver a full range of supportive services that help more than 13,000 Wisconsin residents live safely, confidently, and with dignity. We are Wisconsin-based with local offices supporting each of the 15 counties we serve. Our dedicated team works with members to develop care plans to meet their health and social needs Together with our community partners, we’re committed to providing compassionate, personalized care that empowers members to live a healthy and independent lifestyle. Compensation and Benefits: Our employees make a real difference in people’s lives every day, that is why we are proud to offer a compensation package that includes: Generous, paid time off Competitive pay and benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.) Flexible benefits plan Employee referral program Coworkers care program Retirement plan with employer contribution Employee Assistance Program Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer