Dietetic Technician

Company: Ohio Living Swan Creek
Location: Toledo
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

You love getting technical about nutrition.

You're highly passionate about excellent nutrition and you know that the right diets help residents thrive. You show up every day with a smile and are ready to provide support, nutritional guidance, and dietary information to team members and residents. Connecting with people comes naturally, and you love to brighten days with your upbeat personality and endless love for what you do. You have an eye for detail and a strong work ethic. Whip up your own recipe for professional growth and fulfillment as a Dietetic Technician at Ohio Living.

Why Ohio Living is different

• A feel-good role. Meals are important to everyone you'll be the bearer of great nutrition. This role allows you to make connections with residents and patients, becoming a welcome and enjoyable part of their days. It's rewarding for you, too.
• Fun challenges. You'll address dietary problems and needs daily to meet each resident's specific nutritional goals. You'll love making sure that every resident is getting exactly what they need!
• Plenty to learn. Interested in becoming a dietitian someday? Our education assistance program can help with that, and we'll provide support along the way!
• Attractive pay and benefits. We offer everything you expect, plus a retirement plan, paid time off, pay advances up to $500, recognition programs and free meals.
  What you'll do
  
  You'll work with the Registered Dietitian to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided to residents daily. You'll listen and respond to the needs of residents and team members while reviewing the dietary requirements for each resident admitted to the facility. We'll also look to you to assist the attending physician in planning for the resident's prescribed Plan of Care. You'll make sure that special diets are followed, and the resident's meals are being served in the appropriate portions.
  
  What it takes
  • Associate degree of Applied Science in Dietetic Technology from a school accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) required
  • Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) designation from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) required
  • ServeSafe certification required or willing to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
  • Two years experience as a dietetic technician in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare environment preferred
  • Proficiency with diet management software
    
    Ohio Living Swan Creek is Toledo's premier retirement community offering long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. We also offer independent living apartments and villa homes. Most importantly, we're a company that:
    • chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
    • makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
    • provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
      
      Why work at Ohio Living Swan Creek?
      
      Our residents and employees have access to an on-campus library and a walking trail throughout our 15 acres of beautiful park-like grounds. Depending on an employee's status, they may benefit from:
      • competitive wages
      • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
      • 403b retirement savings
      • paid time off
      • training, continuing education, and education assistance
      • pay advances up to $500
      • free meals/meal allowance
      • the latest technology
      • unlimited career opportunities
      • and much more!
        
        Who is Ohio Living?
        
        Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.
        
        Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.
        
        
        
        Our Values:
        Care --- Integrity --- Customer Service --- Innovation
        
        Financial Stewardship --- Leadership --- Inclusion
        
        
        
        
        

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