Senior Care

Diet Technician

Loveland, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 18 days ago

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Required skills

Dietetic Technology
ADA accredited program
Elder Care
geriatric population
Interpersonal Abilities
English
self-directed work team
Stress Management

Nice to have

Supervisory experience
computer experience
nutrition experience
food service experience

Role summary

Seeking a Diet Technician to provide nutritional services in a Small House Neighborhood elder care model, focusing on resident autonomy and dignity. This role serves primarily a geriatric population (62-85+) and occasionally younger adults (18+). Responsibilities include making prompt judgments, effective communication within a self-directed team, and managing the emotional stress associated with elder care. Requires an Associate degree in dietetic technology from an ADA accredited program, strong literacy, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use necessary tools and equipment. Supervisory, computer, nutrition, and food service experience are preferred.

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

Our Diet Technicians provide nutritional services to residents, guests, and other personnel under the standards of professional responsibility and practice. In our Small House Neighborhood elder care model, you will have the opportunity to serve elders in a resident oriented, non-institutional setting.

Works with primarily a geriatric population age range of 62 to 85+. The population occasionally includes younger adults over the age of 18.

Responsibilities/Skills

Here are the skills and attributes that describe our best Diet Technicians:

Orient our dietary services around the autonomy and dignity of our elders.

Communicate a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for elders.

Understand how to place dietary decision-making in the hands of the elders whenever possible and appropriate.

Make prompt and accurate judgments with regard to elder care and emergencies.

Work and communicate effectively as part of the self-directed work team.

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotional upset.

Must be able to communicate in English.

Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.

Must be able to use tools and equipment required

Qualifications

An applicant should have an interest in caring for the overall best interest of the elders and must have an understanding of the requirements of the position.

Education: Associate degree in dietetic technology from an ADA accredited program

Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietetic Technician

Experience: Supervisory, computer, nutrition and food service experience preferred

BENEFITS*

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time off that accrues immediately

Paid Holidays

Life insurance

Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match

Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay

Employee sponsored fund for employees in need

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Diet Technician at Otterbein!

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