Registered Dietitian - Lehigh Valley

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all nutrition and nutrition-related education throughout the center
• Developing comprehensive nutritional plans for each member, in line with his/her care plan
• Implementing nutrition-based care plans and supplements, then evaluating members for improvement/change
• Visiting in-home members to conduct initial intakes and dietary planning, then conducting ongoing visits/evaluation to check on progress and compliance
• Communicating nutritional plans to physicians, nurses, family members and caregivers
• Ensuring best practices are established and maintained in the LIFE Center kitchen and food prep areas, including food spoilage and sanitation
• Managing and working within the nutritional budget
• Serving as the voice of members’ nutrition/dietary needs

Requirements

• Must be ADA Registered Dietitian
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have one year's experience working specifically with an elderly or aging population