<p>Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.</p> <p>We are looking for a Part Time Diet Technician to join our team!</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The Dietetic Technician is responsible for the day-to-day assessment of all aspects of residents at moderate and low nutritional risk. Collaborates with the registered dietitian and other members of the healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy. Provides nutrition care as outlined in the policies and procedures for moderate and low nutritional risk patients. Provides nutrition education to patients and families on appropriate meal selections within dietary restrictions to accomplish resident plan of care.</p> <p>Reports to</p> <p>Directly reports to the Director of Dining Services for all coordination of discipline services and/or any specific or corporate functions, processes or initiatives.</p> <p>Reports to dietitian about any nutritional, and/or diet order concerns.</p> <p>Supervises</p> <p>Not applicable</p> <p>Recommended Minimum Position Qualifications</p> <p>Education</p> <p>This position requires someone with or currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, associate degree in related field, CDM, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge within the field. Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.</p> <p>Professional Experience</p> <ul> <li>1-3 years in a long-term care or food service setting </li><li>Education as above </li></ul> <p>Certification/Licensure: If applicable, actively licensed in the assigned state(s) of employment as a Registered Dietetic Technician.</p> <p>Exposure Risk:</p> <p>The Dietetic Technician can be at high risk for exposure to chemicals utilized in the kitchen and bloodborne pathogens.</p> <p>Dietetic Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Knowledge of food service regulations in applicable state </li><li>Knowledge of long-term care regulations in applicable state </li><li>Ability to screen, assess, and educate residents at moderate and low nutritional risk </li><li>Data entry as needed </li><li>Duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>8 holidays & 3 floating holidays </li><li>Discounted Meal Program </li><li>Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms </li><li>Associate Referral Bonus Program </li><li>Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs </li><li>401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* </li><li>Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement Program* </li><li>Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* </li><li></li><li>Eligibility may vary by employment status </li></ul>