Job Description

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join us in a senior living facility in Bridgewater, NJ. This position will work 24 hours/week.

The ideal candidate would have a passion for providing nutritional services to the elderly.

Benefits :

• No weekend work required.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Payment of CDR fees, membership to a DPG, and state licensure fees.

• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with company match.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform medical nutrition therapy assessments on residents in order to address acute and chronic conditions.

• Educate residents on therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions to improve outcomes and quality of life.

• Work collaboratively with nursing, dietary manager, speech language pathologist, physicians and nurse practitioners to deliver appropriate individualized nutritional therapy including therapeutic diets, oral nutrition supplements and texture-modified diets.

• Monitor and assess residents with weight changes, enteral feeding, dialysis and wounds.

• Participate in resident review meetings to address high-risk residents.

• Conducts patient nutrition assessment on a population of varying levels of acuity patients

• Manages the development and implementation plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process

• Provides appropriate follow-ups in accordance with the patient?s treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services as appropriate

• Works cooperatively with medical staff as well as food and nutrition services staff to ensure conformance to prescribed nutrition care orders

• Provides education that ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred in Dietetics or related field

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

• New Jersey state licensure as a Dietitian

• Familiarity with PointClickCare and MDS process is a plus

Education

About Aramark

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About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .