Dietary Technician

Job overview

The Diet Technician is a vital member of the treatment team and works with the Registered Dietitian to ensure implementation of the best standard of nutrition care and dietary services. Responsibilities include dietary support, client menu planning, nutrition education, accompanying clients on outings, helping to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and discerning between appropriate and inappropriate client eating behaviors. This position will prepare you to be a Registered Dietitian with hands-on experience working closely with a complex population.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clients at meal and snack times
• Monitor clients’ consumption and meal plan compliance
• Enforce dietary program, kitchen policies, and advise clients on food choices
• Facilitate nutrition education groups, cooking / food exposure groups, and restaurant exposures with clients under direction from Registered Dietitian
• Obtain weekly blind weights and vitals measurements
• Coordinate with Registered Dietitian
• Guide clients in proper kitchen hygiene and sanitation practices
• Assist clients with grocery shopping and maintaining a sanitary kitchen environment
• Maintain documentation and communication with treatment team
• Provide one on one case management and support in coordination with the Registered Dietitian.

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HOURLY RATE : $20.00 TO $23.00 DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE