Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL KIND OF NUTRITION ASSISTANT/DIET TECH FOR OUR PATIENTS IN RESIDENTIAL EATING DISORDER TREATMENT.

Our ideal Nutrition Assistant/Diet Tech candidates:

• Are dedicated to helping our patients recover from an eating disorder
• Love nutrition and working closely with patients
• Have experience in foodservice
• Are confident and creative with cooking
• Are self-starting and love working on a team
• Are looking for a warm and home-like environment in which to work
• Have a healthy relationship with food and eating, and can support patients by leading/co-leading meals and snacks
• Know and understand eating disorders (or want to learn!)
• Love seeing patients recover from an eating disorder and other mental health diagnoses
• Live close to Claremont for an easy commute
• Are dependable and dedicated to their work
• Are seeking a full-time position
• Have evening and weekend availability
• Are proficient in web-based applications
• Want to bring creative ideas, passion, and expertise to further enrich and develop our dynamic program

THIS POSITION REQUIRES FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION. THIS IS A FULLY-ONSITE POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Foods & Nutrition, Dietetics or related major, either completed or in progress
• Two years experience in human nutrition
• Current or in progress ServSafe certification
• Possesses working knowledge of human nutrition, Intuitive Eating, and diabetic exchange system
• Knowledge of evidence based treatments

ROLE OF NUTRITION ASSISTANT

• Prepare and plate meals according to patient’s meal plan
• Lead and direct supported meals, including plating, monitoring meal completion, redirecting behaviors and inappropriate topics of conversation
• Participate in care coordination, including multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Maintain clean kitchen environment
• Maintain appropriate and timely contact with members of the treatment team including Nutrition Program Manager, Clinical Dietitians, and Clinical Therapists.
• Maintain detailed and timely documentation of meal records
• Provide milieu support to help patients abstain from eating disorder behaviors.
• Help patients move toward a healthier relationship with food and a more intuitive and mindful way of eating

Physical Limitations:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs
• Must be able to lift up 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Computer & Equipment Skills:

• Has good general knowledge of computer operations; uses a keyboard and calculator proficiently and with a high degree of accuracy
• Uses Microsoft Office Word and Excel as well as Internet and email programs proficiently, including Google platform applications such as google docs, sheets, forms, slides, etc
• Uses typical office equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: One location

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