Full Job Description
The Home Health Nutrition Advisor is responsible for assessing the dietary needs of home health patients and creating personalized nutritional plans to support their recovery and overall health. Through regular visits, you will monitor patients' progress and work closely with other healthcare professionals to adjust diets based on changing needs or health conditions. Educating patients and their families on nutritious food choices and preparation methods is a key part of your role. Your expertise will contribute to enhancing patients' quality of life, promoting independence, and preventing diet-related health complications.
The Work You'll Do:
- Assess patients' dietary needs and provide comprehensive nutrition evaluations.
- Conduct nutritional education sessions for patients and families.
- Craft individualized meal plans to meet specific health requirements.
- Document progress and refine nutritional strategies to align with health goals.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure cohesive patient care.
What You'll Bring:
- Ability to customize dietary plans based on patient preferences and limitations.
- Empathy and patience in educating diverse patient demographics.
- Excellent communication skills to simplify complex nutritional concepts.
- Proven ability to motivate patients towards maintaining healthy dietary habits.
- Strong grounding in clinical nutrition and dietetics principles.
Qualifications:
- Experience in home health care settings.
- Familiarity with medical nutrition software and electronic health records.
- Knowledge of dietary supplements and interactions.
- Ongoing commitment to professional development and learning.
- Professional certification in Nutrition or Dietetics.