Dietician - Sunrise Senior Living

Silver Spring, MD 20906

About the Job

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 7th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME:Bedford CourtJob ID:2024-212385JOB OVERVIEW:

"It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents’ lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing and dance with them – we brighten their day. Working here is an unbelievable privilege and it will be something I carry with me for the rest of my life!"

- Sunrise Team Member

At Sunrise, our Dietitian is responsible for implementing and maintaining programs and systems of nutritional care for the community residents. The Dietitian supports and provides services and programs for the skilled nursing center and the dietary department.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Responsibilities:
- Weight management programs
- Assesses and monitors resident's nutritional status
- Provides recommendations for nutrition intake and instructs individuals about food selection
- Preparation and principles of good nutrition

Qualifications:
- Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association
- Maintains current licensure as a Dietitian per state requirements
- Bachelors degree from an approved program in Dietetics or Nutrition
- Experience in heath care food service management and nutrition to include familiarity with a variety of foods and preparation techniques
- Proficient in utilizing nursing and administrative dietetics
- Ability to collect information and offer suggestions for reasonable plan of care
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations
- Ability to work independently to complete assessments and care plans timely
- Competent in organizational, time management skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

ABOUT SUNRISE:

Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.

At Sunrise, you will…

Make a Difference Every Day

We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community

The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

Ignite Your Potential

We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER:

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

Source : Sunrise Senior Living