Nutrition Therapist
2 months ago
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Aramark
Full time
Job OpportunityAramark SeniorLIFE+ is seeking a part-time Consulting Dietitian to join our team at our Long-Term Care Center in Harrisonburg, VA.
Responsibilities- Conduct medical nutrition therapy assessments on residents to address acute and chronic conditions.
- Educate residents on therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.
- Collaborate with nursing, dietary manager, speech language pathologist, physicians, and nurse practitioners to deliver individualized nutritional therapy.
- Monitor and assess residents with weight changes, enteral feeding, dialysis, and wounds.
- Participate in resident review meetings to address high-risk residents.
- Develop and implement nutrition intervention plans in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process.
- Provide nutrition counseling for individuals, adapting teaching methods to meet patient learning needs.
- Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques considering age-specific populations, cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
- Provide follow-ups in accordance with patient treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services as needed.
- Work cooperatively with medical staff and food and nutrition services staff to ensure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders.
- Provide education on food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Document nutrition care plans in patient medical records, including assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress towards goals.
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
- Familiarity with PointClickCare and MDS process is a plus.
Aramark is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are passionate about providing nutritional services to the elderly and have a strong background in dietetics, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.