What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian (RD) position at Front Porch Communities and Services?
Claremont Manor Retirement Community is Hiring!
Join the Claremont Manor team located in the heart of Claremont, CA celebrating 75 years serving the community.
Registered Dietician - $3K Sign On Bonus !
Full-Time / Monday thru Friday / AM Shift
80K - 88K Annually
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Dining Services, Administrator, or Executive Director, the Registered Dietitian assists with the coordination of skilled nursing and assisted living dining services by monitoring resident diets by performing the following functions. Works as a team with the Vice President of Nutrition and Dining Services and Manager of Nutrition and Dining Services to ensure modified diets are followed, appropriate care center in services are completed, sanitation audits of the kitchen are completed and medical records charting meets Department of Health Services requirements by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
- Interviews new residents on food likes, dislikes and any possible allergies.
- Reviews residents charts to verify any special diet that has been ordered or any possible medical contraindications with diet / food served.
- Works in conjunction with Care Center staff to ensure that residents’ diets and health needs have been addressed and satisfied.
- Attends Care Plan meetings to discuss resident’s progress, health concerns, etc.
- Ensures that basic diet conforms to dietary essentials.
- Establishes portion sizes. Makes adjustment in quantity or content of meals, in accordance with the nutritional requirements of each resident.
- May hire, train, evaluate and discipline Registered Dietetic Technicians, Dietetic Supervisors and / or Diet Coordinators, Diet Aids, and keeps Director of Dining Services informed as needed regarding personnel issues.
- Instructs the above personnel in foods to be served to residents on therapeutic diets.
- Supervises preparation and service of food to residents, guests, and / or special events.
- Ensures weight variances meetings are held on a weekly basis.
- Follows highest standards of cleanliness. Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs.
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Wears safety equipment as required for the job. Reports any safety hazards and / or accidents to supervisor.
- Ensures & follows department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings. Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
- Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
- May have some supervisory responsibilities including supervising employees in the Care Center dining department, interviewing, hiring, training, counseling and terminating employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.
Salary : $80,000 - $88,000
