Dietitian

We are hiring a full-time Dietician to join our dynamic care team at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Providence!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Dietician, you assist in planning, organizing, developing and operation of the Dining Services Department to ensure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.

• Must possess as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current registration as dietician by the Committee of Dietetic Registration, or be in the process of obtaining one.
• Previous experience in healthcare is a plus.
• New graduates welcome!

• Meet sanitation standards.
• Must be able to provide point of service meal delivery.
• Follow therapeutic diets guidelines, including proper temperature and serving time.
• Educate department staff in all aspects of dietary functions.
• Assure the planning, preparation and serving of all therapeutic diets.
• Oversee that sufficient inventory is maintained according to policy and procedure including emergency supply.
• Formulate menu planning within accepted therapeutic guidelines.
• Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutes are made per policy.
• Ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
• Is knowledgeable in and ensures staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents’ health information.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and