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Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Nutrition Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the dietary needs of patients, ensuring they receive optimal nutrition tailored to their health conditions. This position requires a strong understanding of nutrition and dietetics, as well as experience in patient assessment and care planning.

Duties

• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations to determine patients' nutritional needs.
• Provide health coaching to patients, focusing on weight loss and overall wellness.
• Supervise dietary department staff to ensure compliance with nutritional guidelines and standards.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to monitor patients' progress and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Administer tube feeding when required, ensuring proper techniques are followed.
• Maintain accurate documentation using EMR systems for effective communication within the healthcare team.
• Utilize knowledge of physiology to educate patients about their nutritional requirements.
• Work with geriatric patients in long-term care settings, providing specialized dietary support.

Requirements

• Proven experience in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Background in acute care or hospital settings preferred.
• Familiarity with dietary department operations and long-term care experience is highly desirable.
• Strong patient assessment skills with the ability to evaluate individual dietary needs effectively.
• Knowledge of health coaching principles and techniques for promoting healthy lifestyle changes.
• Supervising experience is a plus, demonstrating leadership within a healthcare environment.
• Understanding of tube feeding procedures and related protocols.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients and healthcare team members.
• A passion for improving patient outcomes through effective nutrition management.