Your Opportunity:
Reporting to your Dietetics Team Leader, you will provide high-quality mobile dietetics services to Residential Aged Care facilities. Your responsibilities will include:
Helping to improve nutrition and hydration systems in residential aged care homes
Completing menu and mealtime reviews
A commitment to continuous improvement and contemporary best practice
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients
Completing reports accurately with good time management and attention to detail
Show initiative, work independently and be willing to represent Plena in a professional manner
We are seeking a contractor Dietitian for a short term Meal and Menu Review project in an Aged Care Setting.
Project to run for approx. 12 days in total which can be scheduled in line with your availability
Aged Care facilities located in Mount Gambier, SA and surrounds
To best support our customers, you will need:
A Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Dietetics
Current DA registration
This is a mobile role and a willingness to travel is essential
Willing to obtain NDIS workers screening and National Police Check
Australian working rights
Proof of Covid-19 and current influenza vaccination
Your Career with Plena:
In addition to an awesome team environment and competitive salary (which is reviewed yearly), Plena Healthcare prides itself on a genuine work/life balance where flexibility is key! We aim to support and inspire our team to enrich the lives of our clients. We do this with a great group of people, and a tried and tested program, which is the best in the industry!
Plena Perks:
Competitive hourly rate
Work life balance, flexible working hours
Industry leading Professional Development program equivalent to $5000 annually, comprising of a Professional Development allowance that you can choose how you spend, monthly profession specific training events, quarterly interdisciplinary training events, industry webinar updates, journal clubs and lunch and learn sessions.
Shine Awards – We love our people & we love rewarding outstanding achievements. Our Shine Awards provide more opportunities for our people to be recognised and rewarded for their contribution to helping people live healthier, happier and more independent lives. Monthly, quarterly and yearly awards valued up to $2000.
Shine Days - additional days of leave to rest & recharge a year!
Health Kick - $150 annual budget to spend on your fitness and well-being.
Treasure Chest Fund - We like to spread joy. We'll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients.
$1000 Refer a friend bonus – Sharing is caring!
Novated car leasing
Retail discounts
Who we are:
Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider to the Aged Care, Community and Disability industry, with over 20 years' experience. Our dietitians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and podiatrists are passionate about the care they provide to the clients who are at the centre of everything we do.
We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care, we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.
"We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people."
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