Dietitian
Location: San Jose California
Description: On Lok is employing Dietitian right now, this job will be placed in California. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Under the administration direction of the Program Manager and in consultation and supervision with the Dietician Specialist, the Dietician will coordinate the dietary services of the Day Health Center and offer direct services to On Lok participants an! d allied health professional team members.
ABOUT ON LOK
On Lok is a well-established and respected non-profit health care and social services organization celebrating 40 years of success and growth. On Lok has pioneered the development of the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model and is among the most highly respected senior health organizations in the country. We value and appreciate our team of over 700 staff located in San Francisco, Fremont and San Jose.
On Lok Lifeways is a known innovator in health care and 2009 recipient of the American Hospital Association's distinguished Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award. http://www.aha.org/aha/press-release/2009/090427-pr-onlokinnov.html
Responsibilities:
Visits and observes participants in order to evaluate their nutritional needs. Reviews diet orders in charts and confer with physicians, nurses, and participants' family, when necessary. Completes dietary asse! ssment and quarterly progress note for participants as require! d.
Works with and participates actively in the interdisciplinary team regarding diet and nutritional problems and management, including participant care plans, problem solving and case review . In collaboration with Center/Program manager and other specialists promotes staff development in the area of nutrition.
Provides nutritional education to participants, family and staff as needed; coordinates use of community resources. Provides information to the Nutrition Services Manager concerning preparation of meals for participants of the Day Health Center including menu planning, diet textures, and nutritional planning.
Fulfills all requirements, such as reporting, keeping statistical records, making entries into charts and attending meetings as required.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Registered member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.!
Minimum one year work experience as a Dietician.
Interest, demonstrated ability and/or experience in working with the elderly.
Experience in leadership and training.
Evidence of creativity, flexibility and professionalism.
To apply for this position, please contact Jessica Mathers at Jmathers@onlok.org , 888-609-5258 or apply directly at www.onlok.org
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This job starts available on: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:13:22 GMT