Registered Dietitian

Catholic Managed LTC Inc • Port Chester, NY, United States, NY, United States • 5d ago

Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, and conducts a comprehensive program of individual and group nutrition services including provision of nutrition needs of the participant, clinical guidance, nutrition education and counseling to meet normal and therapeutic needs.
Evaluates nutritional status of individual participants utilizing nutritional guidelines, professional knowledge, and interviewing skills to provide quality care.
Develops and implements nutritional plans, monitors participant’s progress and recommends/revises changes in nutritional plan for effective participant care.
Documents changes in the participant’s condition and details care provided by completing all required documentation and ensuring compliance to standards and policies.
Coordinates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the comprehensive plan of care is followed and revised as needed.
Provides nutrition counseling to participants and/or caregivers utilizing educational materials, modified diets, and teaching aids to ensure participants understanding of the plan of care and its implications.
Oversees the work of Geriatric Caregivers in the kitchen by working with Food Services Manager to recommend solutions regarding specific dietary needs.

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