What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daily Pay Available!* Dietary Technician position at Sun West Choice Healthcare and Rehab?
The Diet Tech works in conjunction with the Dietitian/Food Service Director to meet patients’ needs in producing quality nutritional services outcomes and care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. The Diet Tech is responsible for visits with each guest upon admission to complete a nutrition assessment. Explains diets, records food preferences and promotes quality food service.
Initiates and/or completes documentation for guests at nutritional risk (renal, weight changes, pressure ulcers, tube feeding, etc.)
Fills out MDS, CAAs, and care plans on a timely basis.
Ensures nutrition documentation complies with regulations
Completes nutritional discharge summaries and provides diet instructions to guests and their families
Completes monthly QA reports
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Must have successfully completed a Dietetic Technician Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy
Must have a current certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Must maintain an active certification in good standing throughout employment.
Prior healthcare experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be proficient with computer software
Must be familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Daily temperature checks required upon entry and accompanied by proper face masks, PPE, etc. as needed.
License/Certification:
Certified Diet Technician (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Dietetics
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sun City West, AZ 85375: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dietitians & Nutritionists: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Preferred)
Work Location: One location