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- Performs nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation; evaluates nutritional, psychological and cultural needs of clients and plans dietary care accordingly
- Reviews medical history for conditions impacting dietary needs
- Develops and implements individualized nutritional care plans for assigned caseload
- Monitors and documents client diet and weight changes
- Plans regular, therapeutic and special diet menus for clients; orders and checks food items and kitchen supplies; supervises food preparation in residences and dietary department
- Consults on care and maintenance of kitchen supplies and dietary equipment;
- Monitors food processes and sanitation procedures and recommends alterations as appropriate
- Provides nutrition and/or food service consultation and education to clients,staff and family members; records pertinent nutrition information in medical records
- Maintains diet manuals
- Ensures nutritional services comply with relevant federal and state standards
- Oversees service of meals in dining rooms, cafeterias, cottages or other units
- Trains food service and direct care staff in the purchase, preparation and service of food according to dietetic principles and within a predetermined food budget
- Maintains records and prepares reports; performs related duties as required
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- Years of Experience 3+