Certified Dietary Manager

Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Dietary Manager, where your expertise will directly impact the well-being and nutritional health of our residents. In this vital leadership role, you will oversee the dietary department, ensuring that meal services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and nutritional value. Your proactive management and compassionate approach will foster a supportive environment that promotes health and happiness for those we serve. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead with passion and precision in a vibrant care setting. Duties Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans focusing on nutrition and dietary needs for residents in assisted living environments. Supervise dietary staff, providing leadership, training, and mentorship to ensure efficient service delivery. Conduct patient assessments to determine appropriate dietary modifications, including tube feeding and specialized nutrition plans. Manage food preparation processes adhering to safety standards, including handling of specialized feeding techniques such as tube feeding. Oversee budgeting for the dietary department, ensuring cost-effective procurement of quality ingredients while maintaining high standards. Collaborate with healthcare teams to perform diagnostic evaluations related to nutrition and physiology, supporting overall patient health. Maintain accurate documentation of care plans, progress notes, and compliance records in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Lead efforts in health coaching by educating residents on nutrition choices that support their health goals and lifestyle. Requirements Certification as a Dietary Manager or equivalent credential from an accredited program. Proven management experience within dietary departments or healthcare settings, particularly in assisted living or similar environments. Strong knowledge of dietetics, physiology, and nutrition principles applicable to diverse resident needs. Experience supervising staff and coordinating team efforts to deliver exceptional dietary services. Familiarity with care planning processes, including patient assessment and individualized nutrition strategies. Ability to handle specialized nutritional interventions such as tube feeding and diagnostic evaluation procedures. Excellent organizational skills with a focus on budgeting, compliance, and quality assurance. Effective communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals, residents, families, and team members. Embark on a rewarding career where your leadership transforms lives through nutritious meals and compassionate care!

Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Pet insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person