Job Details
Join the Brookdale Westlake Village team today!
We are a 350 unit continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, which means we have Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing all on one campus. We are situated on 23 acres of sprawling beautiful property with a standalone memory care surrounded by water.
Convenient transportation on the bus-line with a pick up and drop off location directly across the street.
Monthly Associate Engagement
Jeans Day Fridays!
Overview
Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.
Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Please note, Brookdale is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination.
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents. Ensures diet plan is consistent with regional direction.
Consults with residents to evaluate nutritional needs; assesses nutritional needs by using assessment tools; in conjunction with the resident, develops a nutrition care plan; makes appropriate referrals to other care providers; conducts follow-up visits to monitor resident progress.
Documents care information; participates in case conferences to discuss resident's strengths and needs with team members; consults with team members regarding residents; review records to determine client progress and makes modifications to the diet plan.
Clinically supervises residents with high risk conditions such as diabetes, obesity, etc.
Identifies the need for and develops nutritional education materials and tool to assist residents; conducts staff training related to nutrition;
Attends conferences, meetings and educational programs to maintain currency in the field of nutrition.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition Science or a related field and two years of experience in nutritional counseling.
Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsMust be currently licensed as a Registered Dietician. Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.
Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgmentand experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or acombination of these.
Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization andwork environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Thorough knowledge of principles andpractices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age, cultural, social and economic groups;principles of program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Ability to lift: up to 5 pounds
Vision
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Exposure to latex
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
Requires Travel: Occasionally
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Information
$24.62 - $30.77 / hour
Job LocationsUS-OH-Westlake
CategoryHealthcare
Sub-CategoryResident/Patient Support Services
Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time
Shift1st Shift
ID2023-232815
Location : NameBrookdale Westlake Village
Location : Address28550 Westlake Village Dr
Location : LocationUS-OH-Westlake
Work LocationOn-Site