Dietitians provide overall nutrition care to residents for Aramark Healthcare. Nationwide, Aramark Healthcare Dietitians ensure that the nutritional needs of the residents are met, and that all documentation is complete and accurate. Plans and administers activities related to resident nutrition care, complying with the standards established by Aramark Healthcare, regulatory agencies, and clients. Establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships to provide a unified approach to resident care.

1. Conduct resident nutrition assessment including Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) on assigned resident population.
2. Manage the development, implementation, and follow-up plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process and Aramark Healthcare policy.
3. Conduct regular meal observations to drive resident satisfaction.
4. Provide nutrition counseling for individuals and family members, taking into consideration any adaptations to meet resident learning needs per community policy.
5. Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
6. Provide appropriate follow-up in accordance with resident goals, referring short-term residents for outpatient nutrition counseling or community services as appropriate and per community policy.
7. Deliver strong operational performance by executing against Aramark Healthcare and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and action plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to residents.
8. Work cooperatively with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members and dining services to ensure delivery of person-centered nutrition care.
9. Provide person-centered care following Aramark Healthcare and regulatory standards and programs, continually monitor operations, complete scheduled assessments on time, and initiate nutrition care plans.
10. Provide appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in a residents' medical record, care planning, and menu management software.
11. Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate record keeping of daily clinical and non-clinical activities.
12. Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of residents' protected health information.
13. Attend care planning and risk or weight/wound meetings as appropriate.
14. Conduct monthly sanitation audit and dining observation/tray line audit in the dining services department.