Certified Dietary Manager-CDM

At Burcham Hills, it is our quest to employ positive staff who are searching for opportunities to give great care and recognize the value of delighting residents and clients. We offer the following benefits to our dedicated team of employees: Competitive pay based on your experience, Free Parking, in-house gym and wellness program, Holiday pay and shift/weekend premium pay *, Generous tuition reimbursement*, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) programs with a discretionary match* and a generous paid-time off package* and many other benefits that are available. (*For eligible employees)

Currently seeking a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) to work a full time schedule 5 days a week.

Job Summary:

To oversee nutritional care of the residents.

Some Responsibilities and Duties of the Certified Dietary Manager:

Oversee the nutritional care of Center for Health Rehab Residents

• Complete nutrition assessments and at-risk follow ups.
• Develop resident nutritional care plans- monitor for effectiveness and revise as needed.
• Prepare for and/or attend interdisciplinary and family care conference and other meetings as needed.
• Oversee resident table service and meal delivery, assuring compliance with OBRA regulations and physician diet orders.
• Coordinate resident nourishment system.
• Develop and monitor Quality Assurance activities to monitor nutritional care.
• Provide in-services to nursing and dining services staff.

Maintain OBRA standards

• Complete assigned portions of Minimum Data Set.
• Monitor department for compliance with local, federal and state regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of new standards through appropriate continuing education courses. Communicate new regulations to staff and administration.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and/or a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in a nursing care community, hospital, or other related medical facility.
• Related Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred;
• Must be knowledgeable of food services safety practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing food services functions in nursing care facilities.
• ServSafe Food, Allergen and Alcohol Certified (or ability to obtain after hire)
• Prefer Post-Secondary Education in hospitality management or dining room operations.
• Prefer experience with life plan community
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to make independent decisions within scope of practice when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully and communicate with team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public with patience and a cheerful disposition.

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