Job Type: Full-time Temporary

Job Title: Healthcare Dietitian

Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive Harrisonburg VA 22801

Position Overview & General Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Health Care Dietitian is to provide nutritional and educational services to residents and employees.

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures; set a good example for others.
• Attend/complete all in-services, training and meetings as required by Sunnyside.
• Meet all training requirements as required by Federal and State regulations and by Sunnyside.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules & guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Be dependable, reliable and punctual with attendance; plan appropriately for absences when possible.
• Show initiative and drive within scope of job responsibilities; show initiative without needing direction but ask for clarification, correct errors and request assistance in timely manner, handle unexpected situations calmly and efficiently to minimize problems.
• Show commitment to giving quality service and make continuous efforts to improve; consider accuracy & appearance of work, learn from mistakes while acting to reduce errors and understand the role quality plans in customer satisfaction.
• Understand and respond to resident/customer needs; give complete and timely responses and always be respectful and courteous while following through with communication efforts.
• Take responsibility for decisions, actions and results.
• Work as a team player within department and with other Sunnyside departments; coach and encourage others on a regular basis, contribute to positive morale and spirit within the team and embrace change/adjust to changing responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with residents, family members, guests, co-workers, supervisors, etc.; actively listen and clearly share information demonstrating effective oral and written communication.
• Exercise good time management practices while maintaining quality of work; plan and organize work load to ensure job duties are handled efficiently and effectively and provide timely responses to those who request information.
• Adhere to Dining Services dress code policies
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.
• Ensure all emergency preparedness practice drills and protocols are followed.

About Us:

Join a team where you are proud of the community in which you work. At Sunnyside, we want each team-member to S.H.I.N.E both on and off campus (_S*_ervice Before Self, _H_ospitality with Heart, _I_nspiring Excellence in Each Other, _N_othing Less Than The Best, and _E*_njoy your Journey). With a plethora of flexibility, growth opportunities, a safe learning environment, on-sight training, and an engaging/motivational atmosphere, you can rise into your new career path. Sunnyside is a not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community situated on 150 acres in the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia. More than 500 residents call Sunnyside their home. Residents have the options to live in a variety of levels of living including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. Across our beautiful campus, residents can enjoy an array of amenities and services including an on-site restaurant, an award-winning vitality center, salon services, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and much more! People have said that Sunnyside is great place to live and work! We offer generous paid-time off (even if you work part-time), professional development opportunities, a safe and fun environment, and flexibility.

• Tuition assistance
• Flexibility
• Growth opportunities
• A safe environment
• On-site training
• An engaging atmosphere
• Health insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Access to our Wellness Center
• And More
• Tuition assistance
• Flexibility
• Growth opportunities
• A safe environment
• On-site training
• An engaging atmosphere
• Health insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Pet Insurance
• Access to our Wellness Center
• And More

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or RDN required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Physical & Environmental Considerations

General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation and low noise levels.

Lifts, carries, pushes or otherwise manipulates inventory and office materials weighing up to 15lbs. Always use proper lifting and moving protocols and techniques.

Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens from residents and various cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Minimal hazards if normal standard precautions are followed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Rockingham, VA 22801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person