Dietary Manager (Certified Dietary Manager) may be obtained while working
Job description
Dietary Manager, (CDM)-While it is a requirement the facility will support the candidate to become appropriately certified
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform/oversee the care planning & assessment function listed below:
- Participate in maintaining records of the resident's food likes and dislikes
- Assist in developing preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident
- Assist in developing a written dietary plan of care that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each
- Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of the residents’ plan of care
- Ensure that all dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily dietary services for the resident
- Review nurses’ note to determine if the care plan is being followed. Discuss problem areas with the Director of Nursing
- Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need
- Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Qualifications:
- While it is a requirement the facility will support the candidate to become appropriately certified
- Graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association required
- Registration as a Food Service Director in Pennsylvania required
- Must provide documentation of registry/certificate upon application for position.
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a health care setting
- Must have training in cost control, food management, & diet therapy
- Previous long-term care experience is preferred
