Dietary Technician

Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the
Dietary Technician provides nutritional care to all Residents of the facility through monitoring,
care planning and education. The Dietary Technician under limited supervision, makes
recommended changes to the Residents’ diet in effort to help them reach their nutritional and
medical goals.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
1. Provides nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the Residents’
medical goals.
2. Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs
of Residents using established standards of care guidelines.
3. Identify and provide nutritional counseling to meet the cultural needs of Residents.
4. Bring high risk cases to the attention of the on-site dietician.
5. Write diet orders as needed.
6. Function as a member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
7. Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process
by attending care planning meetings and making recommendations regarding
nutritional needs of Residents.
8. Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.
9. Assure that established infection control and prevention practices and standard
precautions are maintained at all times.
10. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and
supplies.
11. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a
manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
12. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.
13. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in
Guest care areas.
14. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families,
peers and supervisors.
15. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply
issues to appropriate persons.
16. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
17. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
(QAPI) efforts of your organization.
18. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
19. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
20. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
21. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in the
organization.
22. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or
detecting barriers preventing project success.
23. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude),
including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and
findings.
24. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan
Supervisory Responsibility
This position provides general supervision to Dietary aides’ and other subordinate staff.
Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations
around the facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This role may also come into contact
with Residents who may have contagious illnesses.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability
to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. Holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
Required Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences or similar field.
Preferred Education and Experience
One year working as a Dietary Technician
Bachelors in associated field
Licensure by the CDR
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.