Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Food & Nutrition Coordinator to lead our dietary and nutritional services within an assisted living environment. In this vital role, you will oversee the development and implementation of personalized care plans, ensure optimal nutritional intake for residents, and supervise the dietary department staff. Your expertise will help promote health, well-being, and quality of life for our residents through innovative nutrition strategies and attentive care management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while demonstrating leadership in a fast-paced, supportive setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and update individualized care plans focusing on residents’ nutritional needs and health goals.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine dietary requirements, including tube feeding and diagnostic evaluations.
- Oversee meal planning, ensuring menus meet dietary guidelines and accommodate special health conditions.
- Supervise dietary department staff, providing leadership, training, and performance evaluations to maintain high standards of service.
- Manage budgets for the nutrition department, ensuring cost-effective procurement of food supplies and resources.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate care plans that incorporate physiology knowledge and health coaching techniques.
- Monitor compliance with health regulations and safety standards, maintaining meticulous records of all nutrition-related activities.
- Provide guidance on management practices related to assisted living environments, ensuring quality care delivery.
Requirements
- Proven experience in dietary department management within assisted living or similar healthcare settings.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, dietetics principles, and care plan development.
- Demonstrated supervising experience with leadership skills to motivate and guide team members effectively.
- Familiarity with patient assessment procedures, including tube feeding protocols and diagnostic evaluation processes.
- Ability to manage budgets efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals, residents, families, and staff.
- Knowledge of regulations governing assisted living facilities and dietary practices. Join us as a Food & Nutrition Coordinator and become a key driver in elevating resident care through expert nutrition management!
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
