Certified Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing and Rehab Care

Long Term Care Facility is seeking a Certified Dietary Manager!

Job Summary

The Certified Dietary Manager reports to the Dietitian and is responsible for performing a variety of tasks as assigned by the Dietitian. The Certified Dietary Manager is also responsible for acting as the liaison between the food service staff and the dayroom staff regarding participant dietary needs.

Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of the Dietitian, the Certified Dietary Manager will assist in the initial data collection and/or screening process for participant nutrition assessments.
• Assist with the implementation of an individualized plan of care for participants as assigned by the RDN.
• Complete, document, and report to the Dietitian and/or Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the results of observations of participants’ specific assigned monitoring activities such as: meal intake, weight, food records, etc.
• Process new participant diet orders and all ongoing diet order changes by updating all required center databases and communicate this with all relevant staff to ensure accurate and timely dietary compliance is maintained for each participant.
• Meet with participants and families to address food and nutritional concerns, and provide education as needed.
• Proactively, and immediately communicates to the Dietitian any shared concerns and/or issues from participants and center staff.
• Reviews center meal service, textured modified diets, thickened liquids, supplements, meal intake documentation, food allergies, and hydration with new employees and on an as-needed basis. 
• Reviews new participant dietary needs with dayroom staff monthly and as needed.
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as needed.
• Monitors and reports residents' status changes as observed that may influence the plan of care (i.e.-participant’s weight, intake sheets, etc.).
• Assists in developing dietary policies and procedures, monitoring the quality of food, ensuring food is served at appropriate temperatures, and administering participant satisfaction surveys.
• Assist with the preparation of meals as needed.

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Graduate of a Certified Dietary Manager’s Program and successful completion of Certified Dietary Manager’s Exam.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year in a healthcare food service setting

Skills and Knowledge:

• Mental Skills:Reading complex; writing complex; repetition; clerical; analyzing; perception/comprehension; judgement; decision-making; socialization; attention to detail; communication/poise
• Interpersonal Skill: Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks, generates new ideas for change, evaluates and recognizes priorities; challenges others to learn; keeps current and integrates new information; communicates and models organization values; fosters high performance.

Other Skills:

• Intermediate computer skills
• Mathematical and numerical skills; mechanical aptitude helpful.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Current awareness of legislation and regulations influencing the practice of standards of care.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.