Nutrition Therapist

2 months ago


Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States Aramark Full time
Job Opportunity

Aramark 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.
Requirements
  • 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.