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Dietician - Tempoary, Part-time
Summary
Title:Dietician - Tempoary, Part-time
ID:1784
Department:Dietary
Facility Name:MA - Falmouth (Main St)
Location:N/A
Region:Cape Cod
Description
About Us

The Royal Health Group ensures the “Royal Standard of Excellence” in everything we do, a philosophy that extends not only to our residents, but to our employees as well. Founded in 1997 by James Mamary, Sr., the Mamary family owns and operates eight skilled nursing facilities, one assisted living facility and one home care operation, all offering innovative health care, superior service, and peace of mind to short and long term residents and their families. When you make the Royal Health Group your next career move, you’re not joining a company where you are just another employee; you become a member of the family.

General Statement of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Food Services, the primary purpose of the is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Dietary Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on  a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

Core Job Responsibilities
  • Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident.
  • Develop a written dietary  plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) that identifies the dietary  problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified.
  • Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.
  • Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting.
  • Ensure that all dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily dietary services for the resident.
  • Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Discuss problem areas with the director of Nursing Services.
  • Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need (e.g., plate guard, enlarged silverware handles, etc.).
  • Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly.
  • Provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value to residents who refuse foods served.
  • Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing the resident's comprehensive plan of care.
Key Educational/Professional Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in dietics or nutrician  from an accredited college or university
  • Previous experience working in a healthcare or long-term care facility, preferred
  • Energetic, enthusiastic, ability to multi-task and make decisions if necessary
  • ServSafe certified preferred
JOB PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
  • Works in well-lit and well-ventilated area.
  • Exposed to hot and cold temperatures in kitchen and storage areas.
  • Stands and walk short distances most of the day.
  • Lifts light to moderately heavy loads routinely (up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds).
  • Twists, turns and bends intermittently throughout the day.
  • Works in close quarters with other employees.
Key Professional Attributes
  • Superior self-management skills, as independent initiative, time management,  and ability to collaborate are essential
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, reflecting an understanding of the appropriate use of communication technologies and an appreciation that each audience requires its own approach
  • Appreciation of cultural and ethnic diversity, especially with respect to outreach to underserved communities
 
Other Requirements
  • Location:  Royal Falmouth (Main Street)
  • Temporary (to cover leave of absence)
  • Part-time (up to 22.5 hours)
  • Flexible shifts
Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Health Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, Royal Health Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
 
 
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