Nutritional Support Specialist

1 week ago


Milford, Connecticut, United States DelDOT Full time

Introduction

Begin Your Journey with DelDOT

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through its commitment to infrastructure, transportation, and community services. Our mission encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from ensuring safe travel to promoting economic growth and environmental stewardship.

DelDOT is committed to providing diverse career opportunities and is focused on attracting and retaining talented individuals who are eager to contribute positively to our community.

Position Overview

A key role within our team involves assisting in the dietary evaluation and nutritional planning for individuals in care.

Core Responsibilities

The following are essential functions that are integral to this position, though not exhaustive of all duties:

Maintain up-to-date diet records by documenting patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and dietary modifications. Ensure accurate manual or digital record-keeping. Assess patients' menu selections for adherence to prescribed diets and implement necessary modifications. Calculate food counts for both modified and standard diets based on patient needs. Provide guidance to kitchen staff regarding the correct preparation and serving sizes for specialized diet meals. Recommend substitutions for unavailable menu items and inform relevant personnel of these changes. Manage requests for nutritional supplements and special dietary items from nursing staff, overseeing their preparation and timely delivery. Contribute to the development of standard menus and assist in creating modified diet plans as needed. Offer training and support to other food service staff through on-the-job and in-service training programs.

Qualifications

Required Skills for Dietary Care Assistants

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Understanding of food preparation techniques and portion management. Familiarity with specialized diets, including low sodium and mechanical soft diets. Knowledge of the nutritional content of various food items. Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals. Competence in maintaining accurate records.

Employment Conditions

Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits



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