What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Dietary Services position at Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation?
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Dietary Services to lead and innovate our dietary department within a healthcare setting. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of nutritional care, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and fostering a positive dining experience for residents or patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, management expertise, and a passion for promoting health and well-being through tailored nutrition programs. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve while leading a dedicated team of dietary professionals.
Duties
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive care plans that incorporate nutritional needs, medical conditions, and individual preferences for residents or patients.
- Manage daily operations of the dietary department, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine specific dietary requirements, including specialized diets such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluation needs.
- Supervise and mentor dietary staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on quality care and professional growth.
- Ensure compliance with all health regulations, safety standards, and best practices related to assisted living and healthcare nutrition services.
- Oversee budgeting processes for the dietary department, including procurement of food supplies and equipment to optimize resources.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate care plans that integrate nutrition therapy with overall patient or resident health strategies.
- Provide health coaching to residents or patients to promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices aligned with their care goals.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and safety protocols to maintain high standards of service excellence.
- Stay current with advances in dietetics, physiology knowledge, and dietary innovations to continually enhance departmental practices.
Qualifications
- Proven management experience in dietary services within assisted living or healthcare environments.
- Strong background in dietetics, nutrition science, physiology, and care planning.
- Demonstrated supervising experience leading multidisciplinary teams with a focus on quality improvement.
- Knowledge of patient assessment techniques and specialized diets such as tube feeding or diagnostic evaluation protocols.
- Experience in budgeting, resource management, and procurement within a dietary department setting.
- Excellent leadership skills combined with the ability to motivate staff and foster professional development.
- Familiarity with health coaching principles to support resident or patient engagement in their nutritional care.
- Ability to develop comprehensive care plans that incorporate medical assessments and individualized nutrition strategies. Join us as a vital leader dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional dietary services! Your expertise will inspire healthier outcomes while empowering your team in a supportive environment committed to excellence in care delivery.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000