A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
Dietician, 24hrs MiraVista - 2.5 Holyoke, MA Job Details Part-time 22 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mid-level Analysis skills Communication skills Full Job Description Join us as a Dietician! Part Time 24 Hours As a Dietician at MiraVista you will be responsible for the clinical nutrition assessment and care of patients deemed in need of a nutrition consultation. You will assist the Director of Food Services in training and guiding Nutritional Aides to accomplish established standards to meet or exceed customer satisfaction. Successful Dietician Candidates will have the following: Knowledge of theories, principles and concepts of human nutrition and metabolism. Analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a problem list and to devise/implement intervention. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This may include explaining clinical, technical concepts to physicians, other health care team members, patients and their families, comforting patients and their families, enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations and performing other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill. Experience working with pediatric, teen, and adult mental health patients, including those with disordered eating, substance abuse and food insecurity/homelessness preferred. Experience with food service procedures in a hospital setting and training of food service staff preferred. Familiarity with the nutritional interactions/consequences of psychiatric medications preferred. Familiarity with menu creation involving multiple food allergies preferred.
EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in nutrition required. Registration with the Commission for Dietetic Registration required Current Massachusetts State Licensure for Dietitians or Nutritionist required Completion of Sanitation Certificate Course or SERV Safe. Completion of Massachusetts Allergen Awareness Certificate or equivalent. When you join the growing MiraVista team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. As our team member, you'll receive: Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) match Employer paid long term disability (LTD) Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement MiraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
