Sara Grace Birch

Long-Term Care

• In-depth learning of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Met needs for individuals on specialty diets including purred, dysphagia, and nectar/honey thickened
• Conducted assessments and diet history for newly admitted patients to ensure adequate needs are met while taking into consideration dietary preferences
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of nutrition education and counseling practice with patients
• Assessment and interpretation of medical labs to address risk and identify corrective action
• Multidisciplinary teamwork to assess and improve patient care and satisfaction
• Conduction of (NFPE) Nutrition Focused Physical Exam to identify malnutrition and implement care plans for corrective action
• Demonstrated high knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations within USDA/FDA
• Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.

• Administered coursework, graded assignments, and provided constructive feedback in 4-5 classes each semester.
• Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
• Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
• Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
• Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
• Assisted faculty members with food preparation inventory and purchasing.

• Prepared meals for patients with specific dietary needs such as puree, thickened, nectar thickened, clear liquid diets, mechanical ground, and chopped based off dietary orders from RDN and/or Director
• Identified high-risk individuals when observing signs of Dysphasia, Alzheimer's, and Dementia-related medical complications and referred to RDN for assessment or diet changes
• Assisted Nutrition Services Supervisor / Food Director Manager in multiple foodservice operations as needed to ensure that residents receive adequate nutrition (meal plans, improvement opportunities)
• Demonstrated Food Service specialties including food expediting, meal round delivery, creating meals, practicing proportioning
• Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
• Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
• Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
• Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Established rapport with residents by providing friendly and attentive service.