Clinical Dietician - FULL TIME at Brookdale Senior Living in Bakersfield, California

Job Description:

Overview

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

The happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our associates, so you’ll receive competitive compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health, financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something bigger than yourself.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

We believe that in order to best serve our residents and patients, we need to first serve our associates. One way we do that is through our benefits. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:

Full-time and part-time associate benefits:

· 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

· Benefit plan package

· Employee Stock Purchase Program

· Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

· Associate Compassion Fund

· Associate Discounts

· Identity theft protection

· Pet savings and insurance plans

· Voluntary benefits available

Full-time associate benefits:

· Extensive Insurance Plans, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account and more.

· Paid Time Off

· Adoption Benefit

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Company-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

· Voluntary STD and LTD

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents. Ensures diet plan is consistent with regional direction.

1. Consults with residents to evaluate nutritional needs; assesses nutritional needs by using assessment tools; in conjunction with the resident, develops a nutrition care plan; makes appropriate referrals to other care providers; conducts follow-up visits to monitor resident progress.


2. Documents care information; participates in case conferences to discuss resident’s strengths and needs with team members; consults with team members regarding residents; review records to determine client progress and makes modifications to the diet plan.


3. Clinically supervises residents with high risk conditions such as diabetes, obesity, etc.


4. Identifies the need for and develops nutritional education materials and tool to assist residents; conducts staff training related to nutrition;


5. Attends conferences, meetings and educational programs to maintain currency in the field of nutrition.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition Science or a related field and two years of experience in nutritional counseling.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Dietician. Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age, cultural, social and economic groups; principles of program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing


• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors


• Walking


• Sitting


• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.


• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel


• Reach with hands and arms


• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections


• Climb or balance


• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


• Talk or hear


• Exposure to latex


• Ability to lift: Up to 5 pounds


• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens


• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards


• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment


• Requires Travel: Occasionally


• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Schedule: Regular Full-Time

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