Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) - Senior Living at Senior Living Communities

Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why Summit Hills is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for a Certified Dietary Manager. This position ensures that the dining experience is nutritionally sound, safe, healthy, and fulfilling for all Residents. The CDM makes certain that the nutritional screening, food preferences, and food acceptance are accurately obtained, monitored, and recorded in the medical record in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility guidelines. Interviews offered daily. We look forward to meeting you!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) administers and ensures that the dining experience, at the highest level, in Senior Living Facilities is nutritionally sound, safe, healthy, and fulfilling for all Residents. The CDM makes certain that the nutritional screening, food preferences, and food acceptance are accurately obtained, monitored, and recorded in the medical record in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility guidelines. Collaborates with Registered Dietitian (RD) on a continuing basis to ensure all residents are receiving optimal care as it relates to food and nutrition. The CDM will also ensure that any food and/or fluid related interventions are added to plans of care. The position is hard work. It entails doing what is directed of you to do by your supervisor at the time, manner, method, and location directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Represents the campus in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for residents and employees alike. Works within the campus programs to promote safety and the well-being of all residents and employees.

• Upholds the Company’s Mission Statement.

• Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.

• Communicates with the Registered Dietitian and Executive Chef regarding meal planning for the Care Services Center.

• Coordinates with the Registered Dietitian for certification of the menus/menu extensions and sees to the publishing and posting of Certified Menus.

• Assist the DDS or DRM with overseeing dining areas within the Care Services System, ensuring a Fine Dining approach for all Assisted Living Residents and a Family style/ direct dining approach for all Memory Care and Skilled Nursing residents.

• Assist the DDS with the resident snack program ensuring that appropriate par levels are set.

• Assist the DDS and /or DRM with sanitation programs/schedules including daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules and sanitation inspections, according to our policies.

• Coordinate with the Director of Nursing, RD and other care plan team member in managing the medical needs of the resident such as weight loss management, Medically Managed dietary therapy etc…

• Must participate and manage the weight report for the Quality Assurance Meetings (with assistance from Registered Dietitian)

• Report to the Care Services Administrator (CSA) and DON any significant concerns related to clinical dietary issues that are occurring consistently for follow up

• Responsible for completion of Section K (Nutritional section) of the MDS

• Conducts required resident nutritional screening which includes obtaining food/fluid intake information, food preferences, food allergies and intolerances.

• Assists Registered Dietitian when needed when calculating nutritional intake for each skilled nursing admission / resident.

• Identifies nutrition problems, needs of individual residents and alerts Registered Dietitian as needed. Assists Registered Dietitian in care-planning to correct deficiency.

• Implements diet plans per physician’s diet orders using appropriate modifications.

• Utilizes standard nutrition care procedures in accordance to CDM scope of practice.

• Documents nutritional assessment data in the medical record as required per Policy and State/Federal guidelines.

• Reviews intake records, does visual meal rounds Participates in Resident Care Conferences.

• Counsels admissions on basic diet restrictions and provides basic diet information

• Specifies standards and procedures for food preparation as per policy

• Provides direction or input as needed for preparation and serving of therapeutic diets and supplemental feedings

• Protects food in all phases of preparation including but not limited to holding, serving, cooling, and during transportation.

• Monitors pantries and kitchens to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures of the governing body in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

• Monitors food to ensure temperature is holding at 135 degrees or higher and liquids at 40 degrees or below. Records temperatures in appropriate logs. 16. Monitors refrigerator and cooler temperatures to ensure they meet regulation and record in appropriate log. Notify maintenance immediately if temperatures are not in compliance

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Periodic travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

• Responsible for knowledge of fire and safety procedures including those involving blood-borne pathogens.

• Remains in proper attire at all times and maintains a high standard of appearance.

• Participates in professional improvement workshops, seminars and meetings which allow continued education food service.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Care Services Administrator.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.

• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.

• Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity. Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.

• Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.

• Professionalism – Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes. Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:

o People First, Always

o We Exist to Serve our Members

o We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.

• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.

• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Dietary Manager Designation by state accepted / recognized institution or equivalent

• Two years-experience in a similar position desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.

• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.

• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must conduct all business with a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.

• Work indoors for the majority of the work day (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, solid surface flooring, normal heat and cold conditions associated with a kitchen facility, normal kitchen noise levels).

• Lift objects of 35 pounds or less over the head.

• Move objects of 50 pounds or less.

• Standing for extended periods.

• Assist with resident evacuations.