St. Charles Habilitation Center - Dietitian (Part-time)

St. Charles Habilitation Center

St. Charles, Missouri

Dietitian (Part-time 20 hours per week)

Salary: $29.57 Hourly Salary

Apply by June 17, 2022

St. Charles Habilitation Center currently has an opening for 50% part-time Dietitian. This position will work Monday through Friday, with Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays off. The position work schedule will be between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, as well as having flexibility to meet consumer’s needs.

JOB DUTIES

• Completes nutritional assessments of consumers; obtains and reviews diet histories; develops individual nutrition plans as directed by doctors: and evaluates and documents diet changes and nutritional progress.
• Plans menus for standard and modified diets according to basic dietetic principles; assists in directing the preparation and service of food.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in the preparation, service, and storage of foods.
• Observes consumers during meal service, and checks on food waste and leftovers, to identify whether modifications need to be made to individual diets, menus, and/or portion control techniques.
• Participates in the quality improvement program in dietetic services.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual plans of care.
• Prepares educational materials, and provides nutritional instruction to consumers and staff.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition, and of food service systems management. Ability to complete nutritional assessments; develop recipes and plan menus; and interpret and follow doctors’ orders in the preparation of special diets. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and consumers.

ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a current license to practice as a Dietitian in the State of Missouri.

DMH employees who have had a disciplinary action within the past 12 months will not be considered.

To Apply:

You may apply online at: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/361b5fc2-9dfd-4d33-945d-82c7d37f5916?jb=true

Please upload a copy of your resume, college transcript(s) and three (3) letters of professional reference. OR you may submit a completed DMH application, Resume, College transcripts, and three reference letters no later than June 17, 2022; close of business to Dacara Bolden, 22 Marr Lane, St. Charles, MO 63303 or by fax to (636) 926-1372. For additional information on this vacancy, contact the Personnel Office at (636) 926-1314 or by email Dacara.Bolden2@dmh.mo.gov.

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