Assists Dietitians in the nutritional management of patients referred to the Nutrition and Dietetic Department by gathering patient information for nutritional assessment, communicating accurate basic food and nutrition information and review less complex patient in inpatient setting.
Participate in nutritional community activities and assist in maintaining inventory of resources.
May be rotated to food service to assist dietitians in the supervision of daily patient meal production and service in the hospital to ensure correct and quality meals are served in accordance to the nutrition guidelines for patient safety
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Ensure nutrition screening is carried out appropriately by nurses, with the guidance of Dietitians.
Prepare resources/equipment for nutrition assessment and assist Dietitians with anthropometric measurements, eg. Handgrip strength, skinfold, or mid-upper arm circumference measurement.
Assist Dietitians in collecting relevant background information from patients, family, or caregivers.
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Implement dietetic and nutrition care services in accordance with service policies, clinical guidelines, accreditation standards, and professional practice requirements.
Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical diagnoses and treatment objectives.
Provide diet counseling and structured education to patients, caregivers, and families to support lifestyle modification and disease management.
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