Dietitian

Key Responsibilities

1. Nutrition Assessment & Planning

• Conduct detailed nutritional assessments for senior citizens, focusing on age-related needs and medical conditions.
• Develop personalized diet charts for elders with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac issues, arthritis, renal concerns, and gastrointestinal disorders.
• Modify diets based on appetite changes, mobility limitations, digestive issues, and medication schedules.

2. Ongoing Monitoring & Review

• Regularly track progress and adjust meal plans to ensure optimal nutritional balance.
• Monitor weight changes, hydration levels, blood sugar patterns, digestion, and energy levels.
• Provide periodic reviews for caregivers and family members.

3. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and caregivers to provide a holistic elder-care plan.
• Guide Emopract’s field team and family members on food preparation, portion size, and safe handling of meals.

4. Elder-Specific Dietary Guidance

• Plan diets supporting common elder needs: immunity, bone health, heart health, digestive ease, muscle strength, and cognitive wellbeing.
• Address special issues such as poor appetite, chewing or swallowing difficulties, nutrient deficiencies, and dehydration risk.

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of assessments, plans, and progress updates.
• Provide monthly or weekly reports as required for family consultations or medical reviews.

6. Education & Counselling

• Conduct short counselling sessions for elders and their families regarding healthy living, safe foods, meal timing, and lifestyle practices.
• Provide guidance for diet during clinical symptoms (fever, infections, post-surgery recovery, etc.).

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics / Nutrition / Food Science.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with elder patients or in a clinical/healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of age-related nutrition needs and medical diets.
• Excellent communication and counselling skills; ability to interact patiently with elders.
• Ability to prepare easy-to-follow diet plans for caregivers.
• Good documentation, follow-up, and tele-consultation skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person