Dietician / Nutritionist

**Goal**: To plan, monitor, and ensure the provision of balanced and therapeutic diets tailored to the health conditions and nutritional needs of elderly residents, thereby promoting their overall well-being, recovery, and quality of life.
**Tasks**:

- **Key Responsibilities**:

- **Resident Nutrition Management**:

- Assess the dietary needs of all residents based on medical history, age, health conditions, and physician’s recommendations.
- **Meal Planning & Supervision**:

- Plan daily/weekly menus in coordination with the kitchen staff, ensuring variety, nutrition, taste, and resident preferences.
- **Health Monitoring**:

- Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and caregivers to track residents’ health progress.
- **Resident & Family Education**:

- Provide dietary counseling to residents and families on healthy food choices.
- **Compliance & Safety**:

- Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and eldercare nutrition standards.
- Maintain accurate dietary records and documentation.
- Assist in audits and inspections related to nutrition and food safety.
- Educate caregivers and staff about special diet preparation (e.g., pureed food, low-fat options).
- Monitor and record residents’ weight, BMI, hydration, and nutritional status at regular intervals.
- Identify malnutrition risks early and intervene appropriately.
- Supervise food preparation and serving to ensure hygiene, portion control, and compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Suggest fortified or supplementary foods if required.
- Develop individualized diet charts, meal plans, and therapeutic diets (e.g., diabetic, renal, cardiac, low-salt, soft diet, dysphagia-friendly diet).
- Monitor residents’ nutritional intake and make necessary modifications.

**Job Types**: Internship, Volunteer
Contract length: 3-6 months

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person