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Are you passionate about nutrition and dedicated to improving the lives of others? Join our team at Wellmore of Lexington, where compassion meets excellence in care. We’re seeking a Certified Dietary Manager to ensure our members receive nutritious, well-balanced meals in a warm and welcoming environment.

At Wellmore of Lexington we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle: People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary! Now accepting applications for a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM).

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 Resident’s. 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.

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:

High school diploma or GED required.
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.

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