Eating Recovery Technician

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Monitor, educate and assist residents in gaining the skills needed to manage eating disorders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direction and monitoring of meal plans to include the exchange system, my plate or following registered dietitian orders.
• Plan and conduct nutrition intervention/education programs as needed.
• Monitor and record patient weight, height, BMI and development for each age group as needed.
• Provide mealtime support for patient and monitor and document patient meal consumption.
• Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity of food, for preparation into sample supplies and equipment needed for cooking activities.
• Supervise residents during a demonstration of how to prepare to ensure meal plan compliance.
• May conduct cooking classes with residents.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary demonstration kitchen, making special arrangements for special diets and ensuring proper requirements are met within facility aggravation complaint standard (Joint Commission).
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

BENEFITS:

In addition to working for a premier treatment center with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy these other great benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• FSA and HSA
• Holiday Pay
• Training Provided
• Team Atmosphere
• State-of-the-art Equipment and Facility
• Electronic Medical Records

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors degree in dietary field or in the process of completing either a Dietary degree, Social Work degree or related health field preferred.
• Basic cooking skills required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• Fingerprint clearance card required

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs and at the request of Facility.