Dietician Home Care

Job description

• Making home or inpatient visits to assess the nutritional needs of hospice patients and to plan a suitable diet that is consistent with the patient’s needs.
• Providing in-service education of members of the patient care team
• Teaching patients and families to prepare attractive meals
• Preparing a written plan for dietary care as part of the interdisciplinary plan of care
• Meeting with the interdisciplinary team whenever acting as a consultant to the patient/family

QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified candidates must have two years minimum experience; one of which is in a community health agency with consultant and teaching responsibilities.
• Must have adequate transportation.

EDUCATION
• Baccalaureate degree from a program approved by the American Dietetic Association.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• EOE/AA M/F/D/V