Dietitian en SUNRISE

Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose:

To oversee the administration and coordination of nutritional services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to maintain optimal health and wellbeing.

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License which meets company standards for approved driver status
• At least two years of supervisory experience preferred
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred
• Current and valid State Registered Dietitian License

Essential Functions

• Prepares comprehensive nutritional assessments and diet plans for each individual according to their choices, medical orders, nutritional requirements and developmental level
• Ensures individuals weights are documented and monitored as needed and as required by the individual plan
• Ensures employees of relevant departments and areas are trained on each individual’s diet and goals and notified of any nutritional changes
• Ensures all needed dietary supplies and equipment are available and in good repair
• Assess and chart nutritional status per individual needs and ensure close monitoring after hospitalizations or other life events
• Monitors the implementation of dietary guidelines as identified on diet rosters, mealtime procedures and programs
• Proficiency in the English language (both written and verbal) is required as this job entails direct care of adults and children receiving services. Employees are required to communicate, both orally and in writing, with staff and others regarding medical care, supports, and services. This requirement includes the ability to effectively communicate in English including medical terminology.
• Preforms all other duties as assigned

This position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace
If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process

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