Dietician

JOB SUMMARY

Dietitian plans and delivers nutritional care to patients according to the physician’s diagnoses.  S/He screens newly admitted patients to identify those at nutritional risk. This position is responsible for supervising food service personnel and directing and coordinating activities of kitchen workers in preparing and cooking food.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.   A Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition and Dietetics.

2.   Possess a valid license from Professional Regulations Commission as a licensed Dietitian or Nutritionist/Dietitian

3.   With one to two (1-2) years of relevant work experience is preferred. 

4.   Possess a current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) training.

5.   Knowledgeable in basic Microsoft Office application.

6.   Demonstrates knowledge sufficient to ensure safe practice:

•             Basic Foods

•             Meal Management

•             Food Chemistry

•             Routine Hospital Diet

•             Cultural and Ethnic Influences in Nutrition

•             Food Plating

•             Food Service Systems

•             Basic Procurement

•             Budget Management

•             Menu development

•             Fluid, Energy and Nutrient Requirement Determination

•             GI Physiology

•             Lipid Absorption and Transport

•             Medical Nutrition Therapy

•             NCP

•             PES statement development