Nutrition Coordinator RD - ArchCare : Job Details

Overview

Overview:

ArchCare cares for people of?all?ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it -?at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job.?To us, it's a privilege and our calling.

Benefits/Perks:

* Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.

* Participation in 403 (b)

* Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance

* Discounted memberships: Plum Benefits, NYSC Gym

* Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

Responsibilities

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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Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $73,924.50 to $92,410.50 per year

Qualifications

Qualifications:

* NY Registered Dietician

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree with a major in food and nutrition or related field