Dietitian

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Part‑time or per‑diem position at Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Sandisfield, Massachusetts. Work 4–8 hours per week with a flexible schedule and weekly pay. Hourly rate ranges from $38.00 to $52.00, based on experience.

This range is provided by Athena Health Care Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Assist in planning, organizing, developing, and operating the Dining Services Department to ensure daily delivery of quality nutritional services.
• Monitor weights/weight changes and provide nutrition interventions when necessary.
• Complete all nutrition evaluations on admissions.
• Complete weekly/monthly weight audits.
• Document all nutrition‑related resident visits.
• Create and update resident care plans.
• Provide point‑of‑service meal delivery.
• Follow therapeutic diet guidelines, including proper temperature and serving time.
• Educate department staff on dietary functions.
• Assure planning, preparation, and serving of all therapeutic diets.
• Oversee that sufficient inventory is maintained per policy and procedure, including emergency supplies.
• Formulate menu planning within accepted therapeutic guidelines.
• Ensure menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutes are made per policy.
• Maintain quality and quantity of all food delivery.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Current registration as a dietitian by the Committee of Dietetic Registration.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred.
• New graduates welcome.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Skill in dealing tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Knowledge of dining service procedures and related laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in long‑term care facilities.
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures of the Dining Service Department.
• Ability to maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and perform regular inspections for sanitation, order, safety, and performance of duties.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, and willingness to handle residents at varying levels of maturity.
• Ability to read and interpret dietary cost reports and financial data.
• Ability to relate information concerning the resident’s condition.
• Participation in planning and conducting in‑service educational programs.

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Competitive and weekly pay.

• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
• Overtime pay for hourly employees
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employer discount program

Employer‑paid life insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match
• Vacation and personal time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.