Job Summary:

As a Dietitian Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in screening patients for nutrition risk, updating nutrition profiles, and adjusting patient menus under the direction of the registered dietitian.

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Enrollment in Nutrition classes preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in food service or related fields to contribute effectively to the team.

Skills:

• Utilize strong English language skills for reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and colleagues.
• Communicate proficiently with patients and their families of diverse ages.
• Apply knowledge of diet therapy, nutrition screening, and modified diets.
• Use computer skills for data entry.
• Calculate formula nutrients accurately.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Clinical Responsibilities:
• Screen patients for nutrition risk and update records in the Kardex.
• Maintain and update clinical nutrition records to reflect physician diet orders, patient allergies, food preferences, and risk levels.
• Modify patient menus based on prescribed diets.
• Perform calorie counts and visit patients for food preferences.
• Accurately document responsibilities using hospital computer systems.
• Professional Development and Quality Improvement:
• Participate in continuing education to support professional development goals and stay informed of recent research and literature.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of department policies and procedures.
• Engage in departmental performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and outcomes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Adherence and Professionalism: Focusing on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
• Compliance: Participate in department-specific training, infection control measures, and safety practices.
• Efficiency: Streamline payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.53

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