Food Services Director - Nursing Home directs and oversees food service for patients, employees, and visitors in a nursing home environment. Develops, manages, and maintains food service policies and procedures in accordance with administrative directives and professional standards. Being a Food Services Director - Nursing Home reviews menus and supervises the handling, preparation, and storage of food. Oversees equipment maintenance, record keeping and all sanitation activities. Additionally, Food Services Director - Nursing Home requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Food Services Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Food Services Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Nutrition Services professional. As a member of our healthcare facility, you will play a vital role in providing nutrition services to our patients. This position requires strong leadership abilities, excellent patient assessment skills, and a deep understanding of nutrition and physiology.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate nutrition services for patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian
- Develop and implement care plans based on individual patient needs and dietary restrictions
- Conduct patient assessments to determine nutritional requirements and develop appropriate dietary recommendations
- Supervise the preparation and delivery of meals according to prescribed diets
- Monitor patients' progress and make necessary adjustments to their nutritional plans
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of human physiology and its relationship to nutrition
- Experience with tube feeding and diagnostic evaluation is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person