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Hillcrest Commons Dietician in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Description - Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Dietary Department and its programs and activities. Coordinate dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.). Inspect food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply control. - Review and develop a plan of correction for dietary service deficiencies noted during survey inspections. Assist in planning the dietary services portion of the resident\'s discharge plan. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies. Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history. - Assist in developing methods for determining quality and quantity of food served. Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assist in developing diet plans for individual residents. - Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the physician\'s orders. Ensure that dietary service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. - Ensure that all food storage rooms, preparation areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary or as may be required. - Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at adequate levels at all times. - Develop a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished. - Develop and maintain a good rapport with others involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved. Salary Range 99,000.00-103,000.00 Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Training is cost control, food management, and diet therapy. Preferred 2 years: Prior experience working in acute or long term care as a Dietician. Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Dietitian