Job Description

We are hiring a Dietitian to join our dynamic care team at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield!

8 hours per week and we are flexible on schedule. Weekly pay at $44 an hour.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As a Dietitian, you assist in planning, organizing, developing and operation of the Dining Services Department to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

Education and Experience:
-    Must possess as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
-    Must possess a current registration as dietician by the Committee of Dietetic Registration.
-    A minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility preferred.
-    Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred.
-    New graduates welcome!

Duties and Responsibilities:
-    Meet sanitation standards.
-    Must be able to provide point of service meal delivery.
-    Follow therapeutic diets guidelines, including proper temperature and serving time.
-    Educate department staff in all aspects of dietary functions.
-    Assure the planning, preparation and serving of all therapeutic diets.
-    Oversee that sufficient inventory is maintained according to policy and procedure including emergency supply.
-    Formulate menu planning within accepted therapeutic guidelines.
-    Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutes are made per policy.
-    Ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.
-    Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
-    Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents' health information.

Specific Requirements:
-    Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
-    Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
-    Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
-    Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in the long-term care facility.
-    Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
-    Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dining Service Department.
-    Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of the dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dietary services areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
-    Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
-    Must be able to read and interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.
-    Must be able to relate information concerning the resident's condition.
-    Must participate in planning and conducting inservice educational programs.

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