Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Description

* EXCELLENT BENEFITS * MUST BE A REGISTERED DTR *

Dietetic Technician (DTR) Summary

• Full -Time, Monday - Friday
• 8:30am - 4:30pm

Middletown Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a 230-bed *5 STAR* rated skilled nursing facility dedicated to being a premier provider in short-term rehabilitation, subacute, & long-term healthcare services & trusted by families to care for their loved ones for 30+ years. Our mission is to provide high quality care to all with respect & compassion through a team approach that focuses on personalized goals. We offer EXCELLENT benefits including Aetna Health benefits on the 1st of the month after hire, along with other key benefits!!

• Dietetic Technician shall communicate with the Registered Dietitian, Food Service Director, Food Service Workers, all other disciplines, residents and respective designated representatives to maintain accurate resident records in Dietary and Food Service in order to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident as ordered.
• Dietetic Technician is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of resident files on a continuous basis.
• Responsible for nutrition section of respective resident care plans including all residents who are NOT at nutritional risk.
• Dietetic Technician monitors monthly weights and weekly weights of residents within the facility in coordination with Nursing and Registered Dietician.
• Dietetic Technician submits all monthly reports to respective departments.
• Performs meal rounds on a daily basis to ensure resident food preferences/dislikes and dietary intake.
• Dietetic Technician assists in maintaining meal tray delivery lists and table assignments for dietary/nursing.
• Reviews the Diet Manual annually or as needed with the Dietitian and Food Service Director.
• Shall complete initial nutritional assessments, determining risk level and referring appropriate residents to Registered Dietitian per Risk Protocol.
• Shall complete quarterly reviews, MDS assessments and additional charting as needed.
• Interviews residents for food preferences, eating problems, food allergies, documenting outcomes and communicating information appropriately.
• Evaluates and adjusts all items (food & non-food) provided to residents which are not normally part of the regular menu or tray set-up paying attention to the following OBRA guidelines for appropriateness.
• Dietetic Technician reads tray ticket and set up trays for delivery in food trucks with proper food items as deemed by the physician orders and resident preferences/dislikes following the prescribed diet on the tray tickets and the menu extensions as necessary to cover staffing.

Requirements

• Meets the American Dietetic Association guidelines for Dietetic Technician, MUST possess a current DTR registration & earned their credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Exhibit thorough knowledge of the nutritional needs and protocols of the residents.
• Excellent communication, customer service, & organization skills
• Trusted to work independently & in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure, flexible, & will work harmoniously with all staff
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all!