Description

A Dietitian looks at a facility's dietary needs and provides answers to combat malnourishment. They must ensure that proper courtesy is established when serving in-house patients. Knowing who that exact patient is and who's to receive a menu-listed meal is crucial knowledge. The Dietitian role is responsible for:

• Coming up with a core meal plan for general patients, for special requests or for critical needs
• Acting in the role of counselor and thus sustaining patient morale
• Maintaining documentation from aides and management as a daily routine
• Keeping track of what has or hasn't worked for a patient, which is crucial to providing proper meals later on
• Ensuring the cleanliness of a workspace and proper use of utensils during food preparation