Dietetic Technician Registered

Friendship Retirement Community • Salem, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.
Friendship is looking for a Full-Time Dietetic Technician Registered to join our Richfield team, located in Salem, VA. The Dietetic Technician Registered is responsible for ensuring optimal nutrition for residents in the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition required
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and medical documentation
• Must have knowledge or nutrition and dietary standards
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• DTR or CDM preferred
• Experience in a long-term care/rehab facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete all MDS nutrition assessments for assigned residents
• Complete nutrition care plans for assigned residents and attend family care plan meetings for those residents
• Assist Registered Dietician with any needed nutritional tasks
• Advocate for dignified dining for the residents by understanding each residents dining needs and preferences
• Observe and report resident food intake and dietary concerns or problems
• Attend Risk meetings and document on significant weight changes

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level