Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Service as a Dietitian 2
OR
Eligible to transfer to a Dietitian 2 title
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Nutritional evaluations and assessments based on the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) in order to ensure the health of the individual.
• Monitor the nutritional care of individuals with tube feedings, renal disease, as well as other nutritionally related matters.
• Hold regularly scheduled sessions with individuals with a goal to improve nutritional knowledge and understanding as well as nutritional status and overall health
• Participate in Feeding and Swallowing evaluations, as an essential member of the integrated feeding, eating and swallowing team (IFEAST).
• Facilitate the training, understanding and implementation of the Choking Prevention Initiative (CPI)
• Perform regular meal observations
• Share the responsibility for teaching New Employee Orientation (NEO),
• Assist homes with menu planning.
• Staff training on diets, menu planning, food safety and sanitation.
• Provide nutrition care instruction to individuals and their families
• Ensure regulations related to nutrition are met and assist group homes with survey readiness.
• Other duties assigned appropriate to the title.
Additional Comments • All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.