10 Nov
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Lincourt Manor
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Saint Stephen
10 Nov
Lincourt Manor
Saint Stephen
Job Overview
The part-time Dietician supports Lincourt Manor's residents and staff. Lincourt Manor relies on this position to completion admission dietary assessments, annual assessments, and assessments as health needs change.
Employee agrees to perform the following duties upon each recent resident admission:
- Complete the Food Preference Form within 24 hours of admission, and ensure a copy is placed in the dietary department and resident chart. If the form is absent, Employee shall request the RN to complete it in interim.
- Complete the initial assessment within 18 days of admission and document in the resident paper and electronic chart (Momentum). This includes completing the initial assessment form, the nutrition/hydration risk assessment tool and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) (available in the “Nutrition Assessments” documents folder in chart room, or on FSM drive).
- Enter relevant data into Momentum, including Diet, Texture, Allergies/Intolerances, Dentures, Eating Assistance, and Special Cutlery (adaptive). Emma will support login procedures for Momentum.
- Ensuring that Momentum diet orders match the paper chart and what the kitchen has on file.
Additional duties:
- Assessments must be completed on all residents annually. This includes completion of the initial assessment form, the nutrition/hydration risk assessment tool and Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA),
as well as a meal observation, chart revision, and checking in with nursing regarding resident nutrition status. There is a document that outlines when each resident is due for annual assessment.
- Residents will be flagged and RD will be notified if a resident has experienced significant weight loss or gain.
- Coordinating with Food Service Manager regarding menu rotations, menu options, new products, and following up from resident care conferences.
- Within the RD’s scope, bedside swallowing assessments may be completed to help determine the safest solid or liquid textures for resident. Referrals may be outsourced to EMP SLP depending on case and RD’s scope/comfort. This position has required on average 4hrs/week of in-facility support. Additional time and visits may be required depending on admission rates and as concerns arise.
Skills
Required: Clear communication, attentive listening, accurate recordkeeping, computer operation, and a respectful customer-service approach support effective discussions and reliable documentation. Collaborates with other care staff and works to support the Food Service Manager to meet clinical and regulatory requirements.
Pay: $39.00-$41.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4.0 – 6.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
📌 Dietician Part-time (Saint Stephen)
🏢 Lincourt Manor
📍 Saint Stephen